Clerical Assistant 2

The Bureau of Publications has an opening for a Clerical Assistant 2 position. If you are energetic, efficient, and detail-oriented, this may be the position for you!

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of incoming and outgoing mail pickup and delivery functions on a daily basis. If this sounds interesting to you, apply today!

The Clerical Assistant 2 will meter mail, prepare specialized mailings, and serve as an additional knowledge resource concerning postal regulations for the distribution and metering units. You will operate an automated postage meter; prepare incoming mail to be metered by separating according to mail class, characteristics, and customer; and perform routine cleaning, adjustments, and minor repairs to the meter.

Additionally, you will enter postage entries into spreadsheets and data repositories as requested, run and download meter reports as required, and direct incoming mail to the proper production area. You will be responsible for identifying and inspecting the mail while adhering to postal specifications and stage mail correctly at the proper processing area. Other responsibilities include the delivery and pick up incoming and outgoing mail, products, including time-sensitive and confidential items, for various agencies served by Publications, adhering to predetermined schedules and LEAN practices, and ensuring deliveries are accurate, timely, and follow the most direct routes using state-provided fleet vehicles.

You will be responsible for safely operating, maintaining, and refueling state-providing fleet vehicles, ensuring they are kept in good condition. You will also coordinate necessary services and inspections with management and service providers, along with other duties as required.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Two positions to be filled from this posting
  • Work hours are:
    • 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch OR
    • 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $34,621 (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 job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Previous experience handling mail.
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment.
• Previous experience using mail metering equipment.
• Previous experience as a courier or route driver.
• Previous experience performing quality control.

• 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.