Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Mercer

THE POSITION

As a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer you will be part of a supportive group that keeps the facility running smoothly. Every day brings new tasks that make a real impact on staff and operations. Your attention to detail helps the institution stay efficient. Step into a role where your organizational skills shine.

As a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer you will be part of a supportive group that keeps the facility running smoothly. Every day brings new tasks that make a real impact on staff and operations. Your attention to detail helps the institution stay efficient. Step into a role where your organizational skills shine.

This position provides key clerical support that keeps daily functions organized and efficient. The role involves communication, document preparation, and coordination across multiple departments. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Call Management:
  Handle incoming calls and route them to the correct staff
• Document Preparation:
  Type memos, reports, correspondence, and transcriptions with accuracy
• Data Entry:
  Enter and update information in mainframe systems, databases, and spreadsheets
• Meeting Support:
  Take minutes during meetings and prepare them for distribution
• Policy Processing:
  Type, organize, and maintain printed policies, procedures, and other materials
• Supply Coordination:
  Order office supplies and process system entries as directed

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 8:00 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

• 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 be able to perform essential job functions.

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

• 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). a nd click on Veterans.

• 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, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.