Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Muncy (Education Dept

THE POSITION Join the team as a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) s role gives you the chance to support a busy education department and keep daily operations on track. Your work will help staff and students stay organized and supported each day. Step into a position where your attention to detail can make a real difference.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the education department by handling a wide range of clerical tasks that keep the office functioning smoothly. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Phone And Mail Support:
  Answer calls, direct inquiries, manage messages, and process incoming and outgoing mail
• Document Preparation:
  Type and review documents, correct errors, and ensure timely distribution
• Scheduling And Coordination:
  Organize meetings, manage calendars, and prepare minutes when required
• Records Management:
  Maintain filing systems, update databases, and manage yearly archiving
• Office Workflow:
  Compile activity records, track supplies, enter data, and help keep operations running smoothly
• General Office Tasks:
  Perform duties such as photocopying, scanning, emailing, and maintaining a neat workspace

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.
• 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:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831 (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.

Special Requirements (NSRs):

• Must possess keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.

Additional Requirements:

• Must understand how to efficiently use and navigate a personal computer.
• Two (2) years or more of experience with the Microsoft systems (Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.) and other software packages to create and maintain spreadsheets/calendars/documents/rosters etc.
• Ability to work with various office equipment such as: scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices etc.
• Previous experience working in an office setting as a clerk and or personal assistant.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans…