Reference #: 4339424THE POSITIONWould you like to join forces with an agency whose mission is to protect children from abuse and neglect and strengthen families?  If so, the Lehigh County Office of Children & Youth Services (OCYS) is currently seeking a Clerk Typist 2 to perform various receptionist duties and assist with the overall functionality of the office.  Apply today to work in a supportive team environment and help accomplish our goals!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Clerk Typist 2 within this office, you must possess strong organizational skills, as you will be responsible for maintaining current phone lists and managing the "Daily Schedule" which records the office attendance of all staff along with meetings and overnight staffing.  Excellent interpersonal skills are exercised regularly when interfacing with staff and the public.  This position answers three incoming phone lines and completes transfers as appropriate in addition to recording all voice messages from the previous night.  You will process incoming mail and retrieve and distribute all incoming faxes at the reception area.  Process the dispatch fax each morning, file in the binder, and complete the monthly log.  Additional duties include assigning bus passes and maintaining the log for the Fiscal Department, contacting the Language Line for bi-lingual calls, and confirming on-call staff assignments on a daily basis.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment

　　Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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

　　LIFICATIONS

　　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 .  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.

　　Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Berks, Carbon, Monroe, Northampton, Schuylkill, and Lehigh 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:

　　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 v terans 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.