Clerical Assistant - Dauphin CAO; Johnstown

The Position

Join the Dauphin County Assistance Office as a Clerical Assistant 2 and become part of a team that helps people across the community. This position lets you grow your abilities while taking on a variety of important office tasks. You will stay busy, learn new skills, and play a meaningful role in keeping services accessible to those who need them.

This position supports the daily operations of the Dauphin County Assistance Office by managing information, organizing records, and helping staff and clients. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Entry: Input information into automated systems with accuracy
• Information Retrieval: Access computer applications to find necessary details
• Record Management: File, organize, and maintain case documents
• Public Interaction: Handle phone calls and in person contacts professionally
• Mail Processing: Sort and distribute mail, messages, and printouts appropriately
• Team Communication: Share updates and discuss procedures with supervisors

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria 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.

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