Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Westmoreland County, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clerk Typist to complete their team. The mission of the bureau is to protect children from abuse and neglect, preserve families whenever possible, and to ensure that every child under their care and supervision has a safe, stable and permanent home in which to grow. This position offers the opportunity to perform routine clerical duties within the office and is a chance to start an administrative career within Westmoreland County.

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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and greet visitors while routing inquiries to staff
• Reproduce materials, file documents, and retrieve information alphabetically, numerically, or chronologically
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail, and prepare outgoing correspondence
• Type letters, reports, transactions, and similar documents from various sources
• Review materials for accuracy, consistency, and proper formatting
• Provide guidance to coworkers by distributing assignments, offering assistance, and reviewing completed work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED