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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerical Assistant 3 in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4481856 THE POSITION Are you a highly organized individual who would enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment? Norristown State Hospital is seeking a Clerical Assistant 3 to provide the full scope of timekeeping duties. In this role, you will support staff working across three shifts in a 24/7 facility which manages civil and forensic operations, with both union and non-union covered employees. If you are ready to take your professional career to the next level, apply with us today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position is located in the Human Resource Office at Norristown State Hospital and falls under the direction of the Field Human Resource Officer 3. As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will manage time and attendance duties for assigned hospital staff, to include all three shifts. You will receive time reports from work sites and initiate communication with managers and/or supervisors to obtain missing information and resolve questionable information. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are vital within this role.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Work hours may change based on operational needs. Overtime: As needed. FREE PARKING! The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. 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 Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical exam. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
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.
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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.