Clerical Assistant 2 (Seasonal) - Shawnee State Park
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Clerical Assistant 2 (Seasonal) - Shawnee State Park
Salary
$17.70 Hourly
Location
Bedford County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2023-73954-00102
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Shawnee St Prk
Opening Date
01/18/2024
Closing Date
2/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
00102
Position Number
00123384
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00386313
Bureau / Division
CN Shawnee St Prk
Worksite Address
132 State Park Road
City
Schellsburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15559
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you seeking a fulfilling and stimulating profession that has the power to create a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals? Embrace the opportunity to be a part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, where you can not only contribute to public service but also witness personal and professional growth. Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference—submit your application today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a member of our team, you will be responsible for providing clerical and office support at Shawnee State Park. Your duties will include acting as a receptionist, warmly greeting visitors, and addressing any inquiries they may have about the park's facilities and activities. You will also be responsible for providing the public with detailed information about various accommodations, such as camping cottages, yurts, campsites, the Lakeside Lodge, an organized group tenting area, a beach, trails, and pavilions. If there are any questions regarding park rules and regulations, you will either answer them directly or refer visitors to the park ranger or manager for further assistance. Additionally, you will be expected to provide visitors with information about local attractions and events, ensuring they have a memorable experience during their stay.
In addition to your receptionist duties, you will also be responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with the Bedford County Visitor's Bureau. This will involve exchanging information and publications to promote the park and its offerings. As part of your clerical work, you will utilize your computer word processing skills to process a variety of documents. This will include verifying information and performing calculations as necessary. Your typing skills will be put to use as you accurately and efficiently type correspondence, reports, transactions, and other similar documents. Before these documents are reviewed, distributed, or approved, you will carefully proofread them to ensure they are free from grammatical and typographical errors. Your attention to detail will be crucial in maintaining the professionalism and accuracy of all documents.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00123384) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time, Seasonal employment without benefits, 37.5-hour work week
This position performs in a seven (7) day a week operation and may be scheduled to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please 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.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .
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.
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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1
Sorts, files, and retrieves documents.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
I have experience sorting, filing, and retrieving documents. I sorted documents and filed them using a specific system to keep them organized. I retrieved documents/files as needed.
I have experience sorting documents and filing them using a specific system to keep them organized; OR I have experience retrieving documents/files.
I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of filing systems utilized (alphabetic, numeric, geographic, subject, chronological, color coding, etc.)
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2
Enters information into the computer.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
I have experience entering information into a computer, verifying the accuracy of the information, and formatting it according to established standards.
I have experience entering information into a computer and formatting it according to established standards. I was NOT responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information.
I have experience entering information into a computer using previously formatted documents or templates.
I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The type(s) of data you entered into the computer
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3
Answers phone calls and provides assistance or information regarding inquiries. Forwards complicated inquiries to other staff for follow-up.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
I have experience answering phone calls external contacts, providing assistance or information on inquiries, and forwarding complicated inquires to other staff for follow-up.
I have experience answering phone calls from other internal staff members or occasionally from external contacts; however, answering phone calls from external contacts was not a routine function of my job.
I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
How often you answered calls and from whom
The actual duties you performed
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4
Operates office equipment.
Instructions
From the list below, please select all of the office equipment you have experience in operating.
Computer
Printer
Copy Machine
Fax Machine
Scanner
None of the above
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In the text box below, please list the name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained the experience you claim with office equipment. If you indicated you have no work experience operating any of the equipment, type N/A in the box below.
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov