Clerical Assistant 2

Are you searching for a clerical opportunity with the Department of Health? Are you interested in a limited-term, full time position? This position, in the Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries, Division of Vital Records, supports the bureau's mission of managing a statewide registry for vital events through its responsibility for processing and fulfilling moderately complex applications for birth certificates.

If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to become part of our team!

The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will perform all vital records activities in accordance with the bureau policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely provision of data and birth certificates issued against live birth records. Demonstrates awareness of the vulnerable populations the organization serves by identifying, providing, and advocating for resources, services, communication methods, and policies that would help those populations achieve health equity. Performs intake duties related to applications for birth certificates received via mail and will process and analyze applications for birth certificates by performing moderately complex duties.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Limited-term full-time employment.
• Limited-term full-time wage position with benefits (Bronze Plan). Duration of employment is approximately six months with possible extension for an additional 6 months.
• Work hours are 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35,306 (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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.