Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Indiana County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana County Children & Youth Services is hiring a Clerk Typist 2 to support services for children and families. The position performs clerical and typing duties in a fast-paced office, including maintaining records, assisting the public, and preparing documents and reports. The role may also guide, assign, or oversee routine clerical work performed by a small clerical staff when needed.

This is a full-time, onsite position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. Applicants must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements, be able to perform the essential job functions, and pass a background investigation. A conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum experience and training requirements: six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; completion of a high school business curriculum that included at least one typing course; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Submit satisfactory criminal history reports required for a conditional offer, including Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Type and prepare letters, reports, payrolls, records, forms, and other materials from drafts, instructions, or source documents.
• Maintain accounting, financial, cost, filing, and other office records, keeping information organized and accessible.
• Check forms, calculations, and tabulations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Answer questions, provide information, and assist members of the public with matters related to county policies and regulations.
• Prepare requisitions and specifications, complete correspondence, and support daily clerical operations.
• Guide, assign, or oversee routine clerical work performed by a small clerical staff when needed.

What This Job Offers

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