Clerical Assistant 2 - Juniata County Assistance Office

The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the Department of Human Services offers a chance to support families and community members who rely on the Juniata County Assistance Office. This role allows you to help with important requirements that keep assistance programs running smoothly. You will build confidence in using computer systems while assisting both staff and visitors. It is a meaningful position where your work makes a real difference for others.

This position supports office operations by entering information into state systems and assisting both coworkers and visitors. The role helps maintain organized records, accurate data, and efficient communication within the Juniata County Assistance Office. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Processing:
  Verify information, code forms, and help the public complete required paperwork
• Mailroom Support:
  Process incoming and outgoing mail and prepare supply requisitions
• Office Equipment:
  Operate and maintain machines such as printers, fax machines, copiers, and shredders
• Public Assistance:
  Direct calls and visitors, explain program procedures, and distribute applications
• Data Entry:
  Enter applications, updates, and program information into multiple DHS computer systems

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

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• DHS provides excellent benefits, contractual pay increases, paid holidays and leave entitlements, opportunity for advancement and shift selection in addition to a great work environment.
• Work Conditions:
  Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.
• Telework:
  This position may be eligible to telework part time. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Mifflintown, PA.
  
  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting 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.

• 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.

• 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 Juniata County. If no eligible candidates who live within Juniata County apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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