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Reference #: 4610430 THE POSITION Are you seeking an exciting career where you have the ability to showcase your clerical skill set? The Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System has a fantastic opportunity for a Clerical Assistant 2.

The duties of this position involve operational support to internal agency business units, Executive Staff and Legal Office.

Apply today to embark on a fulfilling journey!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerical Assistant 2 you will utilize the agency telecommunications systems.  While using this system you will field, disperse, and monitor all incoming agency directed telephone, facsimile, and email communications. Additional duties involve the preliminary interview or examination of inquiries to determine services needed, such as, but not limited to, beneficiary changes, excess interest allocation, municipal ordinances, resolutions or agreements, or minimum municipal obligation.  Once the incumbent determines the services needed, you will either address the need or forward the inquiry to the appropriate staff member for future assistance. You will monitor the front door entrance via the Aiphone computer software, where you will greet visitors and escort them to the appropriate office or staff member, and monitor shared staff calendar, entering information, as necessary.Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment. Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch Telework:  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week after successful completion of the training period.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. 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 Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 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 accomm dations 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 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.