Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Honesdale, PA is seeking a Clerk Typist 2 to support office operations and provide welcoming customer service at the public front desk. You will assist with data entry, file management, and mail handling, ensuring efficient daily workflows within the agency.

This full-time role includes coordinating staff travel, processing documents, and maintaining organized records. The position requires basic typing skills and a background in office procedures; a strong

Qualifications

• Six months as a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Front desk experience

Data entry

Document management

Travel coordination

Mail processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Typing course

Job description

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!

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.

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.

• 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.