Clerk 2 (Seasonal Full-time) - Huntingdon CAO

Come join our team and help Pennsylvania citizens stay warm during the winter season when you work as a Clerk 2, during the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The Department of Human Services provides a competitive salary, contractual pay increases and opportunity for advancement!

IMPORTANT:  YOU MUST APPLY TO THIS VACANCY POSTING, MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS, AND RECEIVE A SCORE.  YOUR SCORE IS ONLY VALID FOR THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY.  ONCE THIS POSITION IS FILLED, YOUR SCORE IS NO LONGER VALID.
 

• This is full-time seasonal employment which typically lasts from September through April 
• Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday; 1 hour lunch; 37.5 hour work week
• Based upon the nature of the duties in the position description, the individual selected for this position may be required to annually disclose specific personal and business financial information in accordance with Management Directive 205.10 regarding Financial Disclosures Required by the Public Official and Employee Ethics Act.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Huntingdon County.  If no eligible candidates who live within Huntingdon County apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. 
• Free parking
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.

As a Clerk 2 LIHEAP, you will perform a variety of clerical duties to support the accurate and timely issuance of public benefits.  Clerk 2s regularly communicate with the public and staff verbally and in writing.

• Scans documents using a dedicated scanner and/or multiple function device (MFD) to capture and categorize electronic images.  Issues client receipts when necessary.  Modifies electronic image sets using a computer to ensure electronic image is transposed to an electronic document and attached to the appropriate individual, and ensures the correct personnel are notified.
• Enters data for a document or application into a computer utilizing various software systems.
• Utilizes automated systems to obtain specific information as necessary.
• Files records/documents as needed and purges records/documents according to retention schedule.
• May act as Receptionist by greeting visitors and determining how they need to be served.  Information must be accurately recorded and/or referred to the appropriate individual.  Answers basic program questions.
• Retrieves, sorts and distributes various types of information, including mail, computer printouts, case messages and logs.  Files clearly and distributes to appropriate receiving party.  Retrieves and records telephone messages and disseminates to appropriate staff.
• Communicates with Supervisor regarding clerical procedures, etc.
• Performs additional designated duties as assigned.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.Qualifications:

• Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:  Six months as a Clerk 1 and educational development to the level of the eighth grade; OR Completion of a high school business curriculum; OR Any equivalent experience and/or training which provided the required knowledge and abilities.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation

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)The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.

• Score valid for this specific posting only
• Score based on information reported on application and supplemental questions
• Provide complete and accurate information or:
  • score may be lower than deserved
  • application processing may be delayed
  • disqualification may result
• May only test once under this announcement
• Email notice of test results provided

Salary : $16 - $23