Clerical Assistant 2 - SCI Fayette

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who possesses a positive attitude along with exceptional organizational skills? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Clerical Assistant 2 to join our dynamic team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing essential clerical and administrative support, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the facility. If you demonstrate dedication, motivation, and sound judgment in your tasks, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

In this position, you will be responsible for recording, preparing, and distributing information. You will type correspondence, reports, and forms, and manage the input, updating, and modification of data for new or existing parole cases using the intranet, DOC net, and the OnBase virtual filing system. As a receptionist or rotating receptionist, you will answer and direct phone calls, greet visitors, and direct them accordingly. Additionally, you will handle mail processing and respond to both written and verbal inquiries by generating and distributing reports or providing requested information. You will generally complete your work independently, with periodic reviews by your supervisor.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35,306.00(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 title); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• 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.

• 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.