Clerical Assistant 2 - Berks CAO (Bilingual Haitian Creole)
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Clerical Assistant 2 - Berks CAO (Bilingual Haitian Creole)
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Salary
$35,306.00 - $51,932.00 Annually
Location
Berks County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CSSC-2024-13733-00102
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Berks CAO Hdq
Opening Date
12/10/2024
Closing Date
12/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
00102
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00210006
Bureau / Division
Office of Income Maintenance - HS Berks CAO Headquarters
Worksite Address
625 Cherry Street
City
Reading, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19602-1152
Contact Name
Sophiny Pek-Lilly
Contact Email
RA-HRBerks0006@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you searching for a rewarding career in public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those who live in your community? If you do, a Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Department of Human Services may be for you!
Apply today to join our dedicated team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position will utilize their bilingual ability to communicate orally and in writing in both Haitian Creole and English to customers, staff and the public. You will perform a wide-range of clerical duties, which will enhance staff members’ ability to provide quality services to the citizens of Pennsylvania. You will engage in a variety of clerical and general office duties by following office procedures and using relevant systems. Clerical Assistant 2s interact with the general public in a courteous and professional manner both in person and via telephone. You will utilize basic computer skills to perform various office functions including data entry, customer service, scanning, imaging, filing, answering phones, and processing mail and voice mail. Job duties are carried out under the general supervision of a Clerical Supervisor.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch.
- Travel and overtime as needed.
- DHS provides excellent benefits, contractual pay increases, paid holidays and leave entitlements, opportunity for advancement and shift selection in addition to a great work environment.
- Work Conditions: Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.
- 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.
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.
- This position requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Haitian/Creole. If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position. Your proficiency in reading and writing in Haitian/Creole must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Berks County. If no eligible candidates who live within Berks County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- You must pass a background investigation.
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.
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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