Clerk Typist 2 - Wilkes-Barre, United States - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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THE POSITION Are you self-motivated and detail-oriented? Are you eager to start the next chapter in your career where you have the ability to work with a dynamic team of professionals? Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is looking for a dedicated Clerk Typist 2 to join our team.

This position gives you the opportunity to provide clerical support to maintain efficient operations throughout the office. If you are interested in making a positive impact with children and families in day-to-day life events, this is the perfect job for you


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, your main priorities includes handling phones calls in the reception area, maintaining filing, and performing a variety of office duties.

Effective communication is an essential function of this position as you will be greeting consumers, staff, and providers, and connecting them with the appropriate staff members.

Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Creating and organizing files Compiling letters and reports Completing data entry Operating office equipment and maintaining inventory of supplies Assisting with secure transportation of mail or files from one building to another

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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 Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or Any combination of equivalent experience and training


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. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne County.

If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.


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).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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.


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 click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs- 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 interviewe 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 questions.

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.