THE POSITION
Join the team as a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy. This role gives you the chance to support a busy education department and keep daily operations on track. Your work will help staff and students stay organized and supported each day. Step into a position where your attention to detail can make a real difference.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the education department by handling a wide range of clerical tasks that keep the office functioning smoothly. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:
- Phone And Mail Support: Answer calls, direct inquiries, manage messages, and process incoming and outgoing mail
- Document Preparation: Type and review documents, correct errors, and ensure timely distribution
- Scheduling And Coordination: Organize meetings, manage calendars, and prepare minutes when required
- Records Management: Maintain filing systems, update databases, and manage yearly archiving
- Office Workflow: Compile activity records, track supplies, enter data, and help keep operations running smoothly
- General Office Tasks: Perform duties such as photocopying, scanning, emailing, and maintaining a neat workspace
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
- 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831 (before taxes).
- 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 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.
Special Requirements (NSRs):
- Must possess keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.
Additional Requirements:
- Must understand how to efficiently use and navigate a personal computer.
- Two (2) years or more of experience with the Microsoft systems (Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.) and other software packages to create and maintain spreadsheets/calendars/documents/rosters etc.
- Ability to work with various office equipment such as: scanner, printer, fax machine, computer, tablet, telephone, personal communication devices etc.
- Previous experience working in an office setting as a clerk and or personal assistant.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
