Are you seeking an exciting career where you have the ability to showcase your clerical skill set? This Clerical Assistant 2 position in the Office of Child Development and Early Learning provides an exciting opportunity to work with parents and providers to ensure the children of Pennsylvania receive the quality child care and early learning services they deserve. Do not miss out on this opportunity, apply now and discover the exciting prospects that await you!

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will prepare materials related to the certification of child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes. You will be responsible for the following:

• Proofreading materials prior to typing for errors and inconsistencies on applications, letters, or other material submitted by the applicant or the certification representative
• Notifying the Early Learning Program Regional Manager or Certification Supervisor if any errors are found
• Filing all completed certification materials for child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes
• Preparing lists for mailing to agencies and the general public as requested

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-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 report to the Northeast Regional office in Scranton. It is possible during the training period, more frequent days in the office will be required.
• The Department of Human Services provides 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.

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.

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. OR
• 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.

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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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.