Clerical Assistant 2

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Fort Indiantown Gap, Training Site is seeking highly motivated individuals with positive customer service skills to provide clerical support functions to the department. If you enjoy a fast paced, challenging environment and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you!

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The Clerical Assistant 2 in this position will greet, screen, and vet employees, military members, visitors, contractors, and consultants to determine their eligibility to access Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG) at the access control point (ACP) Visitor's Center or at the main lobby of Edward Martin Hall. This will occur by accessing state and federal databases such as the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), the Automated Installation Entry (AIE) system, the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN), and the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) to determine eligibility to access the installation. Attention to detail, good communication skills, and maintaining confidentiality are key in this position.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Irregular work hours are 7:00am to 3:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35,306 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must obtain active National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation within the probationary period and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must obtain active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certifications issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) as issued by the Federal Department of Defense within the probationary period and maintain access for the duration of employment in this job.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• 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).
• 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.

• 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.