Clerk Typist - Local Government - Lehigh

Position: Clerk Typist 2 - Local Government - Lehigh County
THE POSITION

Are you invested in promoting the wellbeing of the community, family and children? The Lehigh County Office of Children and Youth Services (OCYS) has a mission to protect children from abuse, neglect and strengthen families. We are currently looking for a Clerk Typist 2 to fill in as our receptionist and carry out daily operations. If you are skilled in administrative work, communication, and are highly motivated, come join our team and help accomplish our goals.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerk Typist 2, you will serve as an agency receptionist carrying out daily operations for OCYS. This position involves using effective and efficient communication while interacting with the community. You will be responsible for answering the main agency phone line, transferring calls, composing emails, routing faxes and monitoring voice mails that come in. All incoming mail will be sorted, stamped and prepared for distribution through this position.

Additionally, you will compose a daily schedule for the agency, ensuring the accuracy of daily operations and assignments from various calendars. Additional duties include:

* Receives, documents, updates, and distributes on-call staff assignments and Bus Pass requests

* Announces Pre-Placement Meetings in a timely fashion

* Contacts Language Line for bilingual calls as needed

* Works with the Clerical Unit team members, promoting seamless coverage of the reception desk.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment

* Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

* Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or

* Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or

* Any combination of equivalent 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.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

* You must pass a background investigation.

* This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

* Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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).

* If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

* 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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…