Clerical Assistant 2

The PA Department of Transportation is searching for a Clerical Assistant 2 for the Cambria County Maintenance Office. If you are energetic, efficient, and detail oriented and have a strong dedication to public service, this may be a good fit for you.

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will provide clerical and office support to ensure operations are conducted efficiently and effectively in the county organization. Types various clerical documents such as letters, vouchers, memos, meeting minutes, and agendas; proofreads and uses own judgment to properly correct grammar and format to department rules and standards. Answers the office telephone to include operating telephone directories, multiple line switching to receive multiple incoming calls, transferring callers to correct individual, and receiving transmittals and listening to public concerns. You will act as receptionist/radio dispatcher during months when winter dispatchers are not available. You will respond to and direct inquiries and issues to the appropriate individual as required.

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.
• Work hours are 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Occasional OT and/or travel required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Ebensburg.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35,306 (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.

• 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.