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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerical Assistant 2 - Limited Term in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4443484 THE POSITION Are you an experienced administrative professional with excellent organizational skills looking for a new career opportunity? The Department of Environmental Protection is hiring a Clerical Assistant 2 for their Southwest Regional Office team. In this position, you will have the chance to utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and email, handle file updates for a scanning project, and act as the primary point of contact. Don't pass up on this amazing opportunity!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Your main role will be as the receptionist at the Pittsburgh Office. You will be responsible for distributing water test kits to the public and collecting payment for each kit, as well as handling other payments at the receptionist desk. Additionally, you will record all check and money order transactions and provide customers with receipts. You will also greet and assist visitors, offering regional information and directing them to the appropriate personnel or agency. It will be your responsibility to ensure that visitors sign in and out on the visitor's log sheet and issue them with badges. Furthermore, you will be in charge of promptly directing emergency response calls to the appropriate staff members.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Limited Term Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); or Graduation from high school; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements: This position requires keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy. This position requires the ability to take and transcribe dictation. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questio s. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.