What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) (Bilingual) - Bethlehem County Housing Authority position at State of Pennsylvania?
Salary : $37,000.00 Annually
Location : Northampton County, PA
Job Type : Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : CSSC-2024-15161-L0032
Department : Local Government
Division : CS Bethlehem City Housing Auth
Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Code : L0032
Position Number : 80007946
Union : Non Union
Bargaining Unit : LG
Pay Group : LG
Bureau / Division Code : 88327103
Bureau / Division : CS Bethlehem City Housing Authority
Worksite Address : 1429 Fritz Drive
City : Bethlehem
Zip Code : 18017
Contact Name : Diana Moreno
Contact Phone : 610.865.8312
Contact Email : dmoreno@betha.com
THE POSITION
The Bethlehem Housing Authority provides quality affordable housing while developing innovative communities and empowerment opportunities for all. Our dedicated team is looking for a bilingual Clerk Typist 2 to join our team and help us serve our Spanish speaking community. If you are an organized, passionate, and customer-focused individual looking for an opportunity to make an impact on those around you, this is the job for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a clerk typist 2, you will provide clerical assistance for the Family Self-Sufficiency Department -Public Housing Sector. You will perform a variety of general office duties such as scheduling appointments, preparing and maintaining housing documents, answering telephones, and handling office mail. You will be responsible for ensuring office operations are conducted efficiently.
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :
Other Requirements :
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh and Northampton counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
How to Apply :
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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
your score may be lower than deserved.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
This position requires the selected candidate(s) to be able to speak Spanish. In order to be referred for interview for this position, you must be able to pass a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Office of Administration. By selecting yes, this confirms that the Office of Administration may contact you for this evaluation.
Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a Clerk Typist 1 for six or more months full-time?
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.)
Have you completed a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course?
Do you possess six or more months of clerical typing experience?
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.
How much college coursework have you completed?If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience / training. List the employer(s) / training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience / training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our
WORK BEHAVIOR 1
Sorts, files, and retrieves documents.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.
WORK BEHAVIOR 2
Enters information into the computer.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.
WORK BEHAVIOR 3
Answers phone calls and provides assistance or information regarding inquiries. Forwards complicated inquiries to other staff for follow-up.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N / A in the box below.
WORK BEHAVIOR 4
Operates office equipment.
Instructions
From the list below, please select all of the office equipment you have experience in operating.
In the text box below, please list the name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained the experience with office experience you claimed. If you indicated you have no work experience operating any of the equipment, type N / A in the box below.
Required Question
Salary : $37,000
