Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County D&A

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-78414-L0032 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 8, 2024 TO MARCH 21, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Do you have an outgoing personality and enjoy helping others? Are you looking for a rewarding career that can positively impact the lives of others in your community? If so, the Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Commission is seeking a dedicated Clerk Typist 2 to join the team and provide vital services to ensure efficient and effective operations. Don't miss this exciting opportunity, apply with us today!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerk Typist 2, you will be one of the first individuals that our community members will interact with and provide a positive impact on behalf of Wayne County Human Services, Drug & Alcohol Commission. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of clerical duties, which will enhance the staff members' (Director, Assistant Director, Administrative Assistant 1, Case Managers, Prevention Staff) ability to provide quality services to community consumers.

You will interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner both in person and over the phone and will take accurate messages, appropriately route calls, maintain electronic calendars, and coordinate appointments for the DUI program and SCA Case Management Unit. Responsibilities will also include basic operational understanding of the Wayne County DUI Program and serving as clerical support for this program, along with collecting fees from DUI Offenders for Alcohol Highway Safety Class and Court Report Network Evaluations.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Limited term, full-time employment for approximately 6 to 8 weeks from approximately June 2024 until August 2024.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• This position may require irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Some travel in and out of the county may be required for meetings.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  1. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
     

How to Apply:

• 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).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

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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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.