Clerk 1 (Local Government) McKean County Housing Authority

Are you looking to expand your skill set? The McKean County Housing Authority is looking for a hard-working, motivated Clerk 1 to provide administrative and receptionist support for the Housing Department. In this important role, you will assist in the daily operations of Housing and Redevelopment Programs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a great team, this is the opportunity for you!

As a Clerk 1, your responsibilities will include fostering communication, processing mail, maintaining accurate files, posting payments to accounts, preparing work orders for repairs, and receiving and directing phone calls and visitors. Work involves maintaining and updating accurate client information, routinely entering the information into a computer program. You will assist in verifying continuing resident eligibility during annual reviews, calculate rent amount based on income in compliance with HUD regulations, and clarify and respond to client inquiries regarding HUD rules and regulations in a timely manner.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Possession of the required knowledge and abilities.

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. 
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within McKean County. If no eligible candidates who live within McKean 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 a drug screening.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. 

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 Info/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.

• 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.

Salary : $25,000