Receptionist

Upper Darby, PA

1 DAYS AGO

21433294

Summary

Upper Darby, PA

Competitive Salary

0 Years Experience

High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)

No Commisssion

37.50 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time

Description

Reference #: 4877919

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Do not miss this Clerk Typist 2 position with Delaware County Department of Human Services! We are currently seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team. With our supportive work environment, excellent benefit package, and opportunities for career advancement, this is an excellent role for you! If you are interested in this career opportunity, please apply today.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Under the direct supervision of the Department of Human Services Administrative Assistant 1, you will be responsible for providing clerical support to the Department's Contracting/Clerical unit and serving as backup to the Department's Receptionist (Clerk 2) and Messenger (Clerk 2). Work involves proofreading and typing, data entry, filing, scanning documents, and other related duties as assigned. You will also answer calls and greet guests as well as deliver inter-departmental mail to various department locations, county offices, and other Delaware County locations.

Knowing how to operate office equipment and proficiency in the use of all Microsoft programs utilized by the Department including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access will be beneficial for success in this role. Be part of something bigger than yourself and help us improve the lives of people with disabilities while creating your own incredible clerical career!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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.

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.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ....

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.

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.

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.