Clerical Assistant 2

Reference #: 4580075

THE POSITION

The Department of Labor and Industry has a Clerical Assistant 2 vacancy in their Scranton Office. This position processes policy revisions, updates or changes, as requested by insureds, brokers, agents, as well as customer service functions and other clerical and office duties.If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our team!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer and Clerical Supervisor, the person occupying this position is responsible for the following duties:

Utilizes the SMART System on a daily basis, making the necessary changes and updates to policies, as required by Policyholders, Brokers/Agents, and Pennsylvania Compensation Review Board (PCRB) and Coal Mining Compensation Review Board (CMCRB) correspondence, such as change of address, experience modifications, anniversary rated dates, federal identification numbers, telephone numbers, ownership information, additional locations, and related information.

Handles daily mail, reviewing, sorting, and distributing to the appropriate personnel, and stamp dating of receipt.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found intheposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.

Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of your probationary period. 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, Pennsylvania.

Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35,306 (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 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.