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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerical Assistant 2 in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4517285 THE POSITION Are you an administrative professional who is ready to move your career forward? Join the Department of Labor and Industry as a Clerical Assistant 2 at our Scranton location. In this position you will perform clerical duties to support the Record Management Unit in the State Workers' Insurance Fund.
If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Responsibilities of this position will include the following: Processes, documents and forwards all physical mail and email as appropriate, including certified and COOP mail. Reviews incoming documents for legibility; requests corrected documents when illegible documents are received. Receives various correspondence, completes verification and forwards to appropriate party within the Record Management Unit (RMU). Maintain electronic and paper files: Copy and record electronic files on appropriate computer systems. Locate and retrieve paper files as requested from Office of Chief Counsel. Purge closed files, pack documents and ship to Harrisburg for storage. Copy and record files on PowerComp system. Accepts, documents and forwards checks. Provide customers with receipts after payments are received.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton. 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).
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 Pennsy vania. 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.