Clerical Assistant ; LIHEAP - York County Assistance Office

Overview

The Clerical Assistant 2 position with the York County Assistance Office supports a program that helps families meet essential heating needs. This role allows you to grow your clerical skills while making a difference in your community. You will join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and public service.

• Scanning and imaging: scan documents, modify electronic image sets, and keep scanning equipment clean
• Data entry: enter information into automated systems such as CIS and Mapper
• Inquiry tasks: access automated systems to obtain needed information
• Filing work: file documents and purge case records according to the retention schedule
• Reception duties: greet visitors, collect accurate information, and refer individuals appropriately
• Sorting and distribution: review and sort mail, logs, and printouts and send items to the correct recipients

• Seasonal full‑time employment (typically 6–8 months during the fall and winter seasons)
• Work hours:
  
  8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch break
• Telework: may be eligible to telework part‑time; details discussed during the interview process
• Salary: $18.83 per hour for new entrants to Pennsylvania employment (before taxes)

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent federal government job title) OR
• High‑school graduation OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
• Preferred to candidates who live within York County; other counties considered if no eligible candidates apply
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

• Conditional offer of employment requires submission of criminal history reports
• Must pass a background investigation

Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. To learn more, refer to the state employment resources.

Service available for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities. Contact the office for accommodations.

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 and supplemental questions acts as your exam for this position; no additional test is required at a test center
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide; it is valid for this specific posting only
• Incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or result in disqualification
• You may apply/test only once for this posting; results will be provided via email