Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Coal Township

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Coal Township is seeking an organized, positive individual to provide clerical support at our facility. 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.

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.

If you have the required experience and are looking to start an exciting career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team!

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of your assigned institution. In this position, you will perform a variety of essential administrative tasks, including organizing and maintaining files, preparing and typing documents, and accurately entering data across multiple departments. You will also operate standard office equipment and help maintain computer databases and records to ensure information is accessible, accurate, and up to date. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will contribute to the smooth and efficient functioning of the institution.

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

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual 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 job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must understand how to efficiently use and navigate a personal computer.
• Must have two (2) years or more of experience with the Microsoft systems (Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.) and other software packages to create and maintain spreadsheets/calendars/documents/rosters etc.
• Must have the ability to work with various office equipment such as: scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices etc.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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.

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