Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lehigh County Office of Children & Youth Services, part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, seeks a dedicated Clerk Typist 2 in Allentown, PA. This full-time civil service position provides essential clerical support to casework and supervision, with a focus on accuracy and timely processing.

You will handle case file openings, document handling, mail, court preparation, and records management, with a 8:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule and no telework option.

Qualifications

• Six months as Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade.
• Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course.
• Any combination of equivalent experience and training.
• You must meet PA residency requirements and pass background checks as part of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process case file openings, transfers, and closings.
• Scan, program, and mail Family Service Plans; photocopy and fax materials.
• Open, stamp, and distribute incoming mail; sort agency mail for units and individuals.
• Prepare case files for court and mail court orders.
• File materials, scan closed files, and manage labels for addresses, providers, and attorneys.
• Answer telephones, relay messages, update schedules, retrieve supplies, and compose routine letters.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Typing course in business curriculum

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $38,261.00 Annually

Location: Lehigh County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-59897-L0032

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Lehigh Co Child Welfare Ser

Opening Date: 10/05/2026

Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0032

Position Number: 80005606

Union: SEIU

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: 88212739

Bureau / Division: Lehigh County Children & Youth

Worksite Address: 17 South 7th Street

City: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 18101

Contact Name: Danielle Guarna

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

The Position

The Lehigh County Office of Children & Youth Services (OCYS) has a mission to protect children from abuse and neglect and strengthen families. Lehigh County currently has an open position for a dedicated Clerk Typist 2. This role offers a chance to support important work that helps families thrive. Your careful attention to detail will make daily operations run smoothly. Join an agency that values your commitment to public service. Help us accomplish our goals, apply today!

Description of Work

This role provides essential clerical assistance that keeps casework and supervisory activities organized and on track. As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case File Support: Prepare and process case file openings, transfers, and closings
• Document Handling: Scan, program, and mail Family Service Plans, as well as photocopy and fax materials
• Mail Processing: Open, stamp, and distribute incoming mail, and sort agency mail for units and individuals
• Court Preparation: Prepare case files for court and mail court orders
• Record Management: File materials, scan closed files, and manage labels for return addresses, providers, and attorneys
• General Office Tasks: Answer telephones, relay messages, update schedules, retrieve supplies, and complete routine letters

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or
• Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or
• Any combination of equivalent 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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 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.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.