Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) – Delaware County MH/ID

Reference #: 4646143
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding occupation in human services with a dedication towards improving the lives of others?  Delaware County Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health, is excited to welcome a motivated Clerk Typist 2 to the team!  We are seeking a dependable and compassionate individual who would enjoy working in a fast-paced office atmosphere.  We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package, and various opportunities for professional advancement.  If you are interested in this exciting career path, we look forward to hearing from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerk Typist 2, you will conduct a wide range of clerical duties such as typing letters and reports, filing, processing and preparing mail, and maintaining database mailing lists.  Excellent communication skills are vital, as you will be answering and directing incoming calls, as well as taking messages and routing to the appropriate staff members.  You will exercise organizational skills to schedule various meeting, ensuring availability of space, and prepare notices and mailings in relation to scheduled meetings.  This professional is also responsible for operating and maintaining office supplies, inclusive of monitoring stock and completing replenishment orders as necessary.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 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 thelink and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individu ls).

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.