Reference #: 4541913 THE POSITION The Department of Transportation, Carbon County Maintenance Office is searching for an independent, responsible candidate for our Clerical Assistant 2 position.  If you are efficient, reliable, and detail-oriented, this may be the position for you.

Interested in joining our team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position performs clerical duties such as preparing, proofreading, and distributing letters, reports, and varied correspondence for: Highway Equipment Manager (HEM2), Roadway Programs Coordinator (RPC), Assistant Highway Maintenance Managers (AHMM), Automotive Mechanic Supervisor (AMS), and at other times, County or District Office staff.

The Clerical Assistant 2 will determine appropriate person, area, and response method to inquiries while ensuring written messages are delivered promptly. Types and distributes a variety of correspondence based on the type of document and work unit process the assignment requires.  Inputs information into appropriate departmental systems, electronically or manually.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Hours may vary during emergency operations. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $34,621 (before taxes). 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. Additional Requirements: One year or more of prior employment in the clerical field. One year or more of experience using Microsoft Office products. Two years or more of customer service background (answering telephones and speaking with customers and/or employees in the office). You must be able to perform essential job functions. This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

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 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, religio s 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.