Clerk Typist 3

Dauphin County•Harrisburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a merit hire position. The starting pay rate for this position is $17.02. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is currently accepting applications for a full-time position of Clerk Typist 3. The Clerk Typist 3 performs complex clerical work which requires the utilization of organization and word processing skills, and the application of independent judgment. Work involves skilled typing of a variety of letters, reports and contracts for the casework departments. Work includes responsibility for maintaining numerous spreadsheet logs to monitor related activities; creating and maintaining individual files for children at the direction of the service manager; developing and organizing paperwork filing system as directed; and completing general clerical duties for the department. The incumbent reports directly to the Service Unit Manager but will provide assistance to the entire department as requested. Work normally involves making independent decisions concerning the process to be followed, the appropriateness of the information to be processed, and the actions to be taken.

Requirements

Six months as a Clerk Typist 2, and a High School Diploma or equivalent.
One year of progressively complex clerical typing experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Six months of moderately complex clerical typing work and completion of a post-high-school business curriculum and a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and positive driving record at the time of hire.
Favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references at the time of hire.
Must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within 60 days from the date of hire (or an alternative form of identification if not eligible for a PA driver's license and driving is not an essential function).

Nice To Haves

Applicants that have been interviewed in the last year need not apply.

Responsibilities

Performs complex clerical work requiring organization and word processing skills, and independent judgment.
Performs skilled typing of a variety of letters, reports, and contracts for casework departments.
Maintains numerous spreadsheet logs to monitor related activities.
Creates and maintains individual files for children as directed by the service manager.
Develops and organizes paperwork filing systems as directed.
Completes general clerical duties for the department.
Provides assistance to the entire department as requested.