Reference #: 4572084 THE POSITION The Department of Health is looking for a highly motivated individual with an attention for detail.  We have an opening for a Clerical Assistant 2 within the Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries, Division of Statistical Registries.  If you have clerical experience, this may be the position for you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Clerical Assistant 2 performs specialized clerical work for the Vital Events Registry in relation to processing birth certificates using the web-based eVitals system and complying with standards set forth by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Specialized clerical work includes but is not limited to; data entry on a variety of vital events,, scanning relevant birth registration or amendment documentation, prints and mail birth registration and amendment correspondence.

The person in this position assembles data about the type and amount of work performed, and completes daily production reports.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Limited-term full-time wage position with benefits (Bronze Plan). Work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. Duration of employment is approximately six months with possible extension for an additional 6 months. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY 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. Other Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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). 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. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is commit ed 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.