Reference #: 4457020
THE POSITION
Are you a detail-oriented person with great organizational skills? Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institute (SCI) at Mahanoy is seeking a dedicated and positive individual to provide clerical support for the overall operation of the superintendent's office. If you have a strong interest in clerical work, this may be the position for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a confidential secretary to the superintendent at SCI Mahanoy, you will screen all phone calls directed to the superintendent; handle contacts with the public, staff members, and public officials in a prompt and courteous manner; and maintain the superintendent's calendar, which includes scheduling all appointments and meetings.
In this role, you will attend and take all meeting minutes held at the direction of the superintendent, including weekly administrative staff meetings, monthly department head meetings, and eastern region superintendents' meetings when held at this institution. You will also type all correspondence originating from the superintendent, as well as gather information to type reports.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment (37.50 hours per week)
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
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:
One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (commonwealth title); or
One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirement:
You must pass a background investigation.
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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
