Clerical Assistant 2

The Department of Corrections, Williamsport District Office is seeking an organized, positive individual to provide clerical support to our office.

If you are a dedicated individual with a positive attitude, organized, and detail oriented, as well as having a strong interest in clerical work, this may be the position for you. If you have the required experience and are interested in starting an exciting career, apply today to join our team!

Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the Department of Corrections.

As a Clerical Assistant 2 you will provide clerical and office support. You will be responsible for filing, typing a variety of documents, and inputting data for various departments within the institution. This position will operate office equipment and maintain computer databases and records.

We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health insurance, dental, vision as well as life insurance coverage. We also have an excellent vacation, sick and holiday package as well as a retirement plan.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week.
• Work hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $34,621 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 3 years of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
• 2 years of experience answering and assisting with incoming telephone calls
• 2 years of experience utilizing various office equipment such as a personal computer, copying machine, facsimile machine, and postage meter

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.