Clerical Assistant

Position: Clerical Assistant 3
THE POSITION

Bring your advanced clerical expertise to the Department of Labor & Industry where accuracy, organization, and independent judgment matter! The Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety is searching for a Clerical Assistant 3 with exceptional work ethic. This position gives you the opportunity to utilize your skill set to provide administrative support to the division to ensure day-to-day operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

Apply now to help maintain public safety in the workplace through essential behind the scenes support!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will be responsible for receiving and processing Building Plan submissions on a daily basis through the mail system, online GoPost portal, and in-person drop offs. Work involves maintaining spreadsheets and storage of plan submissions, assisting with Optic System scanning processes, conducting extensive file research for all public requests, as well as reproducing architectural plans from microfilm.

Effective communication and a thorough knowledge of Bureau laws, regulations, forms, and fees are essential as you will be assisting the general public with questions concerning building plans, occupancy permits, and payment submission.

Additional responsibilities include:

* Receiving and distributing all mail sent to the Bureau and delivering to the respectable division

* Processing incoming payments and entering them into the database

* Processing requests for duplicate occupancy permits

* Processing incoming building plans and drawings to be reviewed by the Plan Review Division

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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:

* One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

* One year of moderately complex clerical experience; 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.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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).

* 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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…