Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Clerk Typist 2 in Indiana County, PA. The role supports Indiana County Children & Youth Services by performing clerical and typing duties to maintain records, assist the public, and prepare a wide range of documents and reports.

The position runs 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no telework option. A background check and clearances are required; a high school business curriculum with typing or related experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must pass a background investigation and comply with the CPSL requirements including various clearances.
• Veterans’ preference is noted under state law and accommodations are available via TRS.

Aufgaben

• Document Preparation: Type and prepare letters, reports, payrolls, records, forms, and other materials from drafts, instructions, or source documents
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accounting, financial, cost, filing, and other office records while keeping information organized and accessible
• Quality Review: Check forms, calculations, and tabulations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures
• Public Assistance: Answer questions, provide information, and assist members of the public with matters related to county policies and regulations
• Office Coordination: Prepare requisitions and specifications, complete correspondence, and support daily clerical operations
• Staff Support: Guide, assign, or oversee routine clerical work performed by a small clerical staff when needed

Kenntnisse

Clerical skills

Typing proficiency

Record keeping

Ausbildung

High school diploma with typing course

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

$27,768.00 Annually

Location

Indiana County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-62201-L0032

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Indiana Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0032

Position Number

80005300

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212732

Bureau / Division

Indiana County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address

280 Indian Springs Road

City

Indiana, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15701

Contact Name

Brandi Daley

Contact Phone

724.465.3895

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Do you have the passion and strong dedication of serving and assisting children and families within Indiana County? If you do, this is the opportunity for you! Join Indiana County Children & Youth Services as a Clerk Typist 2 and play an important role in supporting services that help children and families. This position offers a chance to use your clerical and typing skills in a fast-paced office where every task helps keep operations running smoothly. You will handle a variety of meaningful responsibilities while building valuable experience. If you enjoy organization, accuracy, and helping others, we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Clerk Typist 2 performs a variety of clerical and typing duties that support daily operations. This position maintains records, assists the public, and prepares a wide range of documents and reports. As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Document Preparation: Type and prepare letters, reports, payrolls, records, forms, and other materials from drafts, instructions, or source documents
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accounting, financial, cost, filing, and other office records while keeping information organized and accessible
• Quality Review: Check forms, calculations, and tabulations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures
• Public Assistance: Answer questions, provide information, and assist members of the public with matters related to county policies and regulations
• Office Coordination: Prepare requisitions and specifications, complete correspondence, and support daily clerical operations
• Staff Support: Guide, assign, or oversee routine clerical work performed by a small clerical staff when needed

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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

QUALIFICATIONS

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:

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):

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.