THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections, Pittsburgh District Office is seeking an organized, positive individual to provide clerical support. Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the Department of Corrections.
If you are a dedicated individual with a positive attitude, organized, and detail oriented, as well as having a strong interest in clerical work, this may be the position for you. Apply today to join our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerical Assistant 2 you will provide clerical and office support. You will be responsible for filing, typing a variety of documents, and inputting data for various departments within the institution, operate office equipment and maintaining computer databases and records.
We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health insurance, dental, vision as well as life insurance coverage. We also have an excellent vacation, sick and holiday package as well as a retirement plan.
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 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
• This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement.
• 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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 3 years or more of experience using Microsoft Word.
• 3 years or more of experience using Microsoft Excel.
• 2 years or more of experience answering and assisting with incoming telephone calls.
• 2 years or more of experience utilizing various office equipment such as a personal computer, copying machine, facsimile machine, and postage meter.

• Must pass a background investigation.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe 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.

• 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.