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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerical Assistant 3 - Torrance State Hospital in Torrance, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4510408 THE POSITION If you are an organized professional who enjoys a supportive team atmosphere, we invite you to bring your talents to Torrance State Hospital! We are seeking a Clerical Assistant 3 to provide a full-range of timekeeping and scheduling duties for the employees in our 24/7 facility which manages civil and forensic operations. Drive your career forward and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will perform time and attendance duties for assigned hospital staff on various work schedules and shifts, and complete verification of employee self service (ESS) input, data entry, and notify employees to enter leave through ESS as required. Specific duties involve receiving daily attendance and overtime reports from departments within designated time frames and initiating communication with managers and supervisors to obtain missing information and resolve questionable information. You will be responsible for ensuring work schedules and meal periods are accurate and addressing any changes as needed. You will also work closely with the central office time advisor to correct errors or update information in response to audit reports, exception reports for OT thresholds, report status of employees, update OT information to remain in compliance with Act 2017-5 (pension reform), and more.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Torrance. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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: One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (commonwealth title); or One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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 towww.employ ent.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.
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.