Clerk Typist II – Public Health & Housing Admin

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lancaster is seeking a courteous and detail‑oriented Office Assistant in the Office of Healthy Homes. You will handle front desk duties, process documents, and provide clerical support to program staff while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in data handling.

The role emphasizes customer service, bilingual communication when needed, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment. On‑site work in Lancaster, PA with full‑time hours.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with typing/business procedures.
• One year clerical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, direct to meeting locations, receive documents, and screen/routing calls.
• Perform clerical tasks: typing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments.
• Maintain records and data entry in office systems; prepare routine letters and reports.
• Assist with program inquiries related to Lead Hazard Control, Healthy Homes, and related funding.
• Process applications, invoices, and materials; organize and store documents for easy retrieval.

Skills

Office procedures

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Munis (Tyler Technologies)

Job description

City of Lancaster is seeking a courteous and detail‑oriented Office Assistant in the Office of Healthy Homes. You will handle front desk duties, process documents, and provide clerical support to program staff while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in data handling.

The role emphasizes customer service, bilingual communication when needed, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment. On‑site work in Lancaster, PA with full‑time hours.