Clerk Typist ; Local Government – Columbia County C&Y

THE POSITION

Are you interested in expanding upon your clerical skill set? If so, consider joining Columbia County Children & Youth Services to take advantage of a fulfilling and challenging career that allows you to make a meaningful impact in your community. As a Clerk Typist 1, you will have the opportunity to provide essential clerical support to the child welfare agency and casework staff.

Apply today to embark on a journey that promises both personal and professional growth!

As a Clerk Typist 1, you will engage in intricate clerical tasks involving receptionist duties such as answering the telephone, screening calls, greeting visitors, and directing inquiries and complaints to the appropriate personnel. While operating with a significant degree of independence you will provide comprehensive clerical support to the agency including processing mail, ordering supplies, completing data entry for time sheets, and preparing contract documents.

Your main focus will be to oversee the receptionist area, ensuring that the agency’s needs are addressed promptly and efficiently. Additional tasks include filing case records and submitting appropriate reports to state agencies.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60‑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.

• Possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• You must meet the state residency requirements for Pennsylvania.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Availability to work the assigned schedule.

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.

• 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.

• 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 the Commonwealth Veterans Services website.

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

In addition to the above, 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, and you may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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.

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