Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Honesdale, PA is seeking a Clerk Typist 2 to support front desk operations and office workflows. You will handle data entry, document processing, and travel arrangements while delivering friendly customer service at the point of contact.

The role involves coordinating daily office activities, managing mail, and ensuring timely flow of paperwork for the Children & Youth Services division.

Qualifications

• Six months as Clerk Typist 1 or equivalent experience.
• Completion of a high school business curriculum with a typing course.
• Any combination of equivalent experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Front desk support: greet walk-ins and answer phones with courteous service.
• Office coordination: data entry, messages, and organized processes.
• Document management: scan, file, and process paperwork promptly.
• Travel arrangements: arrange staff travel and reservations.
• Mail processing: sort and distribute mail for daily casework.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school business curriculum with typing

Eighth grade education or equivalent

Tools

Typing

Data entry systems

Job description

Salary: $26,949.00 Annually

Location: Wayne County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-60892-L0032

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Wayne Co Child Welfare Serv

Opening Date: 10/20/2026

Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0032

Position Number: 800007273

Union: Non Union

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: 88212764

Bureau / Division: Children & Youth Services

Worksite Address: 648 West Park Street

City: Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 18431

Contact Name: Michelle Valinski

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Ready to take your administrative skills to the next level? Looking for a rewarding career where your work makes a real difference in the lives of children and families? Join the Wayne County Children and Youth Services Department and discover the fulfillment of public service while building a meaningful professional career. Located in scenic Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Wayne County, you will enjoy a welcoming community and the opportunity to make a lasting impact where it matters most. Excellent benefit package! Apply today and start making a difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position plays a key role in supporting office operations and helping community members feel welcomed. It involves a variety of clerical and front desk responsibilities that keep the agency running effectively. As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Front Desk Support: Greet walk-ins and answer phones while delivering helpful customer service
• Office Coordination: Manage data entry, handle messages, and maintain organized office processes
• Document Management: Scan, file, and process paperwork to ensure accurate and timely flow
• Travel Arrangements: Arrange staff travel accommodations and reservations
• Mail Processing: Sort and distribute mail to support daily casework operations

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• May have irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. Some travel in and out county for meetings.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: The starting salary is 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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.