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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerical Assistant 2 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4556520 THE POSITION This position serves as the front desk attendant for PennDOT's Engineering District 8-0 Office, providing clerical and administrative support and functions for the entire District.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK Responsibilities of this position include the following: Answers reception area telephone and assists callers by forwarding calls to the proper contact or area. Provides customer service to visitors entering the District Office. Organizes escort of visitors, guests, and employees to the proper area by calling ahead, announcing, and coordinating their arrival with appropriate Department staff, when applicable. This can include a wide range of people from high school students, members of the public and business partners. Ensures all beginning of day and end of day tasks are completed including unlocking and locking the front doors. Operates District mailroom including receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail; sorting and metering various-sized outgoing mail pieces via USPS or UPS; preparing certified or special delivery mail and packages; having postage added to the meter when required; and determining most cost-effective method for sending mail. Assists other District Clerical Assistant 2's with their regular duties as needed. This can be things like but not limited to developing general instruction, notes and review of file materials, preparing correspondence and reports for District staff.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 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $34,621 (before taxes). 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 Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); or Graduation from high school; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirements: 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). 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.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).
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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 b sis 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.