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Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Beaver County MH/ID

Salary

$27,982.00 Annually

Location

Beaver County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-25427-L0032

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Beaver Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

05/12/2025

Closing Date

5/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0032

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213404

Bureau / Division

Beaver County Behavioral Health

Worksite Address

1040 8th Avenue

City

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15010

Contact Name

Marnie Erdelack

Contact Phone

724.624.7226

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career that allows you to contribute positively to your community? Beaver County MH/ID is excited to invite applications for the position of Clerk Typist 2 to join their dedicated team. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy juggling multiple tasks, and are adept at providing essential office support to colleagues. If you possess strong computer skills, excellent organizational abilities, and effective communication talents, this opportunity could be the ideal fit for you. Take the leap into a fulfilling new chapter in your professional journey by applying with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The position involves close collaboration with case managers and administrative personnel to carry out essential clerical tasks that ensure departmental processes are adhered to effectively. Each day presents a diverse range of responsibilities, including providing clerical support such as composing correspondence, managing electronic scanning and filing, answering phone calls, welcoming visitors, and handling incoming mail and faxes. Additionally, the role requires the accurate entry of client information into various state and county databases, highlighting the importance of strong computer skills and familiarity with relevant software. Proficiency in these areas will significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the administrative functions within the department.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ 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 (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Beaver County. If no eligible candidates who live within Beaver 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 a drug screening.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.

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 [email protected] .

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.

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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a Clerk Typist 1 for six or more months full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.]

03

Have you completed a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess six or more months of clerical typing experience?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

06

How much college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 15 credits or more

+ Less than 15 credits

+ None

07

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 1Sorts, files, and retrieves documents.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience sorting, filing, and retrieving documents. I sorted documents and filed them using a specific system to keep them organized. I retrieved documents/files as needed.

+ B. I have experience sorting documents and filing them using a specific system to keep them organized; OR I have experience retrieving documents/files.

+ C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The type(s) of filing systems utilized (alphabetic, numeric, geographic, subject, chronological, color coding, etc.)

+ The actual duties you performed

+ Your level of responsibility

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2Enters information into the computer.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience entering information into a computer and formatting it according to established standards.

+ B. I have experience entering information into a computer using previously formatted documents or templates.

+ C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The type(s) of data you entered into the computer

+ The actual duties you performed

+ Your level of responsibility

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 3Answers phone calls and provides assistance or information regarding inquiries. Forwards complicated inquiries to other staff for follow-up.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience answering phone calls external contacts, providing assistance or information to inquiries, and forwarding complicated inquires to other staff for follow-up.

+ B. I have experience answering phone calls from other internal staff members or occasionally from external contacts; however, answering phone calls from external contacts was not a routine function of my job.

+ C. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ How often you answered calls and from whom

+ The actual duties you performed

+ Your level of responsibility

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 4Operates office equipment.InstructionsFrom the list below, please select all of the office equipment you have experience in operating.

+ Computer

+ Printer

+ Copy Machine

+ Fax Machine

+ Scanner

+ None of the Above

15

In the text box below, please list the name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained the experience with office experience you claimed. If you indicated you have no work experience operating any of the equipment, type N/A in the box below.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov