Clerical Assistant 2

The PA Department of Transportation is currently searching for a Clerical Assistant 2 to support the Chester County Maintenance Office, District 6-2. If you are energetic, efficient, and detail oriented, and have a strong interest in public service, this may be the perfect position for you!

Apply today to join our dedicated team!

Under the direction of the Roadway Programs Coordinator, the Clerical Assistant 2 in this position serves as the office receptionist and performs various clerical support functions for the Chester County Maintenance Unit. You will operate as a team member to suggest and use improved methods and technologies, providing courteous internal and external customer services, improving communications, and promoting a safer working environment. Answers all incoming phone calls, documents and forwards calls to necessary staff as required. Enters all complaints and concerns in the Customer Care Center (CCC) and enters data in the Road Closure Reporting System(RCRS) conditions for winter operations.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108 (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 job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Chester County. If no eligible candidates who live within Chester County apply for this position candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• The candidate in this position must have good record keeping skills.

• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.