Clerical Assistant

Position: Clerical Assistant 2
THE POSITION

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced office that provides support for a wide range of emergency management programs? The Central Area Office at the PA Emergency Management Agency is seeking an energetic, efficient, and detailed oriented administrative professional that has a passion to serve the public. Be the first point of contact for stakeholders and provide excellent customer service to all.

If you're ready for an exciting career with the PA Emergency Management Agency, apply today to become part of our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position assists the office director with various administrative functions relating to a variety of emergency management activities. These functions include paper and electronic file organization, correspondence, calendar management, and scheduling and monitoring in person or virtual meetings. You must be comfortable with various types of virtual meeting software such as Teams, Web Ex, Go To Meeting, and other collaboration software.

This position will support other members of the team with various administrative duties related to their program areas.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:00pm with a 30 minute lunch.

* Free on-site parking at this facility.

* Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position.

* Salary:
Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting salary of $36,108 (before taxes).

* 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 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.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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 towww.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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 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,…