Reference #: 4613925
THE POSITION
Are you interested in a rewarding career in public service? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those who live in your community? If you do, consider working for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).In this position, you will enhance staff members ability to provide quality services to the citizens of Pennsylvania by engaging in a variety of clerical and general office duties. If you enjoy working with the public and have great organizational skills, this is the position for you!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will be responsible for performing clerical functions related to the LIHEAP administered by the Jefferson County Assistance Office. The CA2 will utilize basic computer skills to perform various office functions including data entry, scanning, imaging, filing, and processing mail and voicemail. Additionally, you will interact with the general public in a courteous and professional manner both in person and via telephone.This is a non-permanent, full-time seasonal position with the LIHEAP program. Seasonal employment runs from approximately August to April, but employment time frame could change based on operational needs.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Seasonal full-time employment
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch
This position may require travel and overtime as needed.
Work Conditions: Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.
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 Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); or
Graduation from high school; or
An equivalent combination of 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 Jefferson County. If no eligible candidates who live within Jefferson County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
You must pass a background investigation.
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).
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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are ontacted 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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.