Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

THE POSITION

Are you someone who enjoys variety in your job, detailed oriented and has a creative mind? If so we have the job for you. Cameron-Elk County MH/ID is seeking a professional full time Clerk Typist 2 to help with the daily office functions for the Behavioral and Developmental Departments. We offer a generous benefit package to include vacation, sick, and holiday time and flexible work hours. This is a great opportunity to develop strong clerical skills while helping others. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position centers on moderately complex clerical and secretarial work that requires independence and confidentiality. As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Telephone Support: Answer calls, take messages, route inquiries, and gather intake information when needed
• Typing Tasks: Type correspondence, case notes, reports, and similar documents with accuracy
• Report Assistance: Assist in completing reports, forms, and required documentation
• Data Entry: Enter information into the CPR Web program and tracking pools
• Document Review: Proofread documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with rules
• Office Coordination: Order supplies, research equipment prices, arrange reservations, and manage staff development forms
• Document Processing: Copy, file, collate, process, and distribute documents

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Thursday, with 30-minute lunch or Applicant may elect to work 5 days/week - 7.0 hrs./day with 30 min. for lunch. (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or
• Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or
• Any combination of equivalent 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 Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Cameron or Elk County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cameron or Elk County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• 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).
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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