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

Reference #: 4691207
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding occupation in human services with a dedication towards improving the lives of others and empowering individuals and families in their community?  If so, Lycoming-Clinton County Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Services is eager to welcome a motivated Clerk Typist 2 to the team who can assist in providing vital secretarial support throughout the office!  If you are interested in this exciting career path, we look forward to meeting you!  
  DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerk Typist 2, you will tend to receptionist duties at the Lock Haven satellite office such as answering and processing incoming phone calls, greeting and directing clients and visitors, and reaching out to the appropriate parties regarding building issues or technical office related concerns.  You will also conduct secretarial tasks to include typing a variety of correspondence, maintaining filing systems, maintaining appointment schedules for the board room, and ordering office and janitorial supplies as necessary.  Within this role, it is essential to exercise consistent confidentiality when communicating with others, as well as being mindful to conceal documentation or paperwork on the desk while assisting visitors.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 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 the link and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Sullivan, or Union counties.  If no eligible candidates who live within these counties 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.
A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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 Re ay 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.