Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerical Assistant 3 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4543549 THE POSITION Do you value collaboration and education? Come work with a dynamic group of people committed to high quality adult basic education, family literacy, and high school equivalency services for the residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This is your opportunity to provide clerical and administrative support to the division chief and staff of the Division of Adult Education. Promote meaningful communication among Division staff, funded programs, and the public with our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this Clerical Assistant 3 position, you will perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks to support our department's administration of federal and state adult basic and family literacy funds. This includes managing incoming correspondence and telephone calls by providing answers to routine questions or transferring the call to the appropriate division staff member or other offices. You will also create, maintain, and update forms, tracking sheets, correspondence, and other documents needed for division activities.
Other administrative duties include arranging all travel details for the division staff via the Commonwealth's travel system and preparing expense reports when travel is completed. You will also review age waiver requests for high school equivalency test eligibility and 30 college credit program applications for completeness. Attention to detail is essential for determining if criteria are met and recommending approval or denial. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the review of annual grant and fiscal report submissions. Apply today and find fulfillment in knowing your work will support services that help Pennsylvanians fully participate in the education of their children or obtain essential education credentials to improve their own future!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position currently reports to the office each Wednesday with other days in the office as assigned by the supervisor. 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. 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: One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (commonwealth title); or One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or An equivalent combination of 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. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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 materia s 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 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.
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.
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.