Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Westmoreland County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Westmoreland County, PA

12d • 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 an opportunity 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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must 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

• Greet visitors, gather information, and guide individuals to appropriate staff or office locations.
• Screen incoming telephone calls and route them to the correct staff members.
• Organize and retrieve records using alphabetical, numerical, or chronological systems.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming messages and prepare outgoing correspondence for mailing.
• Operate photocopy equipment to reproduce documents as needed.

What This Job Offers

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