Reference #: 4253260THE POSITION

　　NOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-66590-00102.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 31, 2023 TO NOVEMBER 14, 2023, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.If you're a dedicated, well organized, and detail-oriented person who consistently strives to exhibit a positive attitude, this may be the position for you!  The Department of Education is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to provide support to the State Board of Private Licensed Schools under the Division of Law Enforcement Education and Trade Schools.  Advance your professional career while working in a supportive and rewarding environment!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform a wide range of clerical duties, which will support and enable the work of the division to provide quality services to the board and licensed/registered schools.

　　This position requires you to engage in a variety of duties by adhering to office procedures, using relevant systems, and interacting in a courteous and professional manner in-person and via telephone and email.  Relevant systems include Excel, Word, Outlook, proprietary databases and applications, and general office copiers and scanners.

　　You will utilize your computer skills to perform various office functions including revenue transmittal, document and correspondence creation, data entry, scanning, answering incoming calls, and processing mail, email, and voice mail.

　　Job duties are carried out under the supervision of the Division Chief.

　　Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment

　　Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

　　Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days a week, upon successful completion of the initial training period.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection.  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

　　QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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.

　　Other Requirements:

　　You must meet the .  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  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).

　　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 will 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

　　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.