Clerical Assistant 2

The Department of Labor and Industry is searching for a administrative professional for a Clerical Assistant 2 position in the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office. If you are energetic, efficient, and detail oriented, this may be the perfect position for you.

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will report to the Policy, Planning & Training (PPT) Section Administrator, and is responsible for primary receptionist coverage for OVR Central Office. This position will also provide clerical and administrative support to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Specialists and the Section Administrator (as needed) in the PPT Division of OVR's Bureau of Central Operations (BCO). Included in this work is the following: answering and responding to calls, emails and voicemails and disseminating to appropriate parties; distribution of mail; processing of continuing education certificates; keeping minutes for various boards and committees; reviewing and updating OVR documents as requested to ensure accessibility; and redacting and filing monthly Customer Satisfaction Surveys. Responsible for accurate use of the Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS), computer and Microsoft Office products, including the use of the Internet and e-mail.

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 per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: This position may be eligible to telework part time, upon successful completion of the training period. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting salary of $36,108 (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 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.

• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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.