Clerical Assistant 2 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to provide clerical support to the maintenance office. Through working with our staff, you support our mission to provide superior care to our residents which includes both veterans and their spouses. If you enjoy working with people and have excellent problem-solving skills, this job is for you! If you are an ambitious, confident Clerical Assistant 2 who is committed to providing amazing resident care, this job is for you! Come join the DMVA team, apply today! Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will provide clerical support to the Facility and Grounds Director of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. The successful candidate will have responsibility for answering incoming phone calls, including requests for urgent and emergency work; compose letters and correspondence; maintain transportation and housekeeping logs and schedules; and complete internal and external requests for supplies and equipment. Additional duties include scheduling repair work with vendors, schedules project meetings, enter shopping carts for procurement, and proofreads any statements of work for contractors. 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 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will nothave 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 $36,108 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

• 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.

Veterans:

• 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 towww.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.