Job Description

THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for clerical work and would be interested in a career where you have the opportunity to work with parents and providers to ensure the children of Pennsylvania receive the quality child care and early learning services they deserve? The Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning, is welcoming a Clerical Assistant 2 to join our amazing team. This is a great opportunity for a public service career with great benefits, so apply now to see everything the Commonwealth can offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As Clerical Assistant 2, you receive, date, log, and review family child care home (FCCH) applications, health appraisals, occupancy permits, tax verification information, child abuse and criminal history clearances for errors and completeness. All completed applications are cross-referenced with the negative sanction files to determine if there is a negative sanction against a prospective provider. In addition, you identify problems with FCCH applications and refer them to the Early Learning Program Certification Supervisor, or the Early Learning Program Regional Manager.

You also review and process new and renewal applications for completeness and create, organize, and maintain the FCCH files You prepare information on new providers and closure of non-renewals. You also obtain identifying information from prospective family child care operators and prepare and mail informational packets about family child care to prospective operators.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. To telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will report to the Central Regional office in Selinsgrove. It is possible during the training period, more frequent days in the office will be required.
• Through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, we provide excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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 Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training .

Necessary Special Requirements:

• This position requires keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.
• This position requires the ability to take and transcribe dictation.

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.
• 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. \xc2\xa77103) 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\xe2\x80\x99 Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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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.

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