Clerk Typist ; Local Government - Bethlehem HA

The Bethlehem City Housing Authority is looking for a motivated Clerk Typist 2 who is able to read, write, and speak in Spanish and ready to support a busy maintenance team. This role offers a chance to help residents receive the services they need while keeping daily operations running smoothly. You will join a group that values accessibility, accuracy, teamwork, and clear communication.

• Phone Support: Respond to incoming tenant calls about maintenance orders and provide follow up in both English and Spanish.
• Work Order Help: Distribute maintenance work orders to staff.
• Record Keeping: Track daily attendance and leave for maintenance employees.
• Payroll Assistance: Support payroll tasks and requisition processing.
• Correspondence Prep: Type letters and other written materials as needed in both English and Spanish.
• Scheduling Tasks: Maintain schedules for pet control and related records.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch break.
• No telework option for this position.
• In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or
  • Completion of a high‑school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or
  • Any combination of equivalent experience and training.

• This position requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish. Spanish speaking proficiency may be evaluated.
• You must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements. Hiring preference may be given to candidates living in Lehigh or Northampton counties.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs.

• 711 for 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.