Clerical Assistant 2

Reference #: 4596201

THE POSITION

The PA Department of Transportation has a Clerical Assistant 2 position available in the Bureau of Office Services. This position is responsible to pick up and deliver interoffice mail on all Department of Transportation floors of the Keystone Building on a pre-established schedule. This position will also identify and deliver mail on a daily basis to the Main Capitol, and other State and Federal Office locations in the Capitol Complex and the Harrisburg area.If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our team!DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

Provides professional appearance and friendly service at all times.

Monitors the equipment and postage allotments for Keystone building.

Operates all mail-related equipment used in everyday operations.

The position is required to cross train all other mail room functions for maximum staff coverage.

Must be able to ship packages using the UPS computer system.

Ensures all mail is picked up and delivered timely to both internal and external customers.

Operates the Commonwealth Mail Van.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.

Work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.

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:

This position is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (Dauphin County). You must be willing and able to work in this location.

You must have six (6) months of experience as a Clerical Assistant 1, employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's license.You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Requirements (not required):

Level of education: Associates degree or higher, some college, high school diploma or GED.

Completion of a high school business curriculum.

Experience working in a mail room.

Experience in an office environment.

Experience in customer service.

Experience in varied office clerical work.

Experience with answering telephones, emails, compiling reports, data entry, filing and opening mail.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs.

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 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.