Clerical Assistant 2

Are you interested in a career where you can make a positive impact in the lives of people seeking a second chance? A position with the Lieutenant Governor's Board of Pardons is an exciting opportunity to make a difference with a rewarding career!

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

In this position, you will make independent decisions concerning the processes to be followed, use discretion, good judgement, and maintain confidentiality by providing clerical office support with the Board of Pardons. You will process incoming clemency applications, receive emails in a resource account, ensure mail is processed efficiently by sorting, processing, and distributing appropriately. Scans/files correspondence for applications that have been filed and makes necessary changes including updating contact information and adding/deleting interested parties. Obtaining JNET and CLEAN Certification is required since you will be tasked with accessing and requesting criminal history records, driving records and/or notifications on prior or current applicants.

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.
• Work hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, 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 $36,108 (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.

• Previous experience efficiently using and navigating a PC.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Previous experience with communication tools, such as video conferencing, and creating meetings in Teams.
• Previous experience combining and manipulating documents in Adobe Pro.
• Proficient keyboarding skills to meet standards for speed and accuracy.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Familiarity with criminal court documents.
  
• Previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
  
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.htmland click on Veterans.

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