Clerical Assistant 2 - McKean County Assistance Office

$36,831.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

McKean County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

68 Chestnut Street, Suite B, Bradford, Pennsylvania 16701

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. Travel and overtime as needed. Free parking at this facility.

The McKean County Assistance Office is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 who wants to make a positive difference. This role provides daily variety and steady opportunities to build confidence in your abilities. You will help keep important services running smoothly for local residents. Be part of a team that trusts your hard work and values your contributions.

This position supports the daily operations of the office by handling essential clerical and customer service tasks.

As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Application Processing: Enter client information, clear records, and route applications to caseworkers
• Reception Support: Greet visitors and respond to needs at the front desk
• Phone Handling: Answer incoming calls and manage voicemail messages from the main line
• Mail and Imaging: Sort mail, process drop box items, and scan documentation into the system
• EBT and Records: Process benefit card requests and complete file clearance tasks
• Equipment Operation: Use various types of office equipment including computers, copy machines, and scanners
• Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting salary of $36,831 (before taxes).

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
  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 Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will 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 submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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 and you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.