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Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Greensburg, PA • On-site

$39K/yr

Other

This job post has expired 6 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description


Salary

$39,371.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-55661-L0032

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Westmoreland Co Child Welfa

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0032

Position Number

80007339

Union

Teamsters - Local 205

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212765

Bureau / Division

Westmoreland County CYS (Local Government)

Worksite Address

40 North Pennsylvania Avenue

Worksite Address

Suite 310

City

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15601

Contact Name

Aimee M. Heater

Contact Phone

724.830.3331

Contact Email

aheater@westmorelandcountypa.gov

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for helping children and families within your community? The Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clerk Typist to complete our team. Our mission is to protect children from abuse and neglect, preserve families whenever possible, and to ensure that every child under our care and supervision has a safe, stable and permanent home in which to grow. This position gives you the opportunity to perform routine clerical duties within the office. Bring your skills and ambition to our department!
Take advantage of this opportunity to start your administrative career within Westmoreland County!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position plays an important role in keeping office operations organized and responsive. You will support staff, visitors, and the community through careful attention to clerical tasks. As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties:

  • Office Communication: Answer telephone calls and greet visitors while routing inquiries to staff
  • Document Handling: Reproduce materials, file documents, and retrieve information alphabetically, numerically, or chronologically
  • Mail Processing: Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail, and prepare outgoing correspondence
  • Typing Tasks: Type letters, reports, transactions, and similar documents from various sources
  • Information Verification: Review materials for accuracy, consistency, and proper formatting
  • Work Coordination: Provide guidance to coworkers by distributing assignments, offering assistance, and reviewing completed work

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary:The starting salary is 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.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

  • You must pass a background investigation.
  • A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
  • This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
    • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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.
  • 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 to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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.
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About Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not a traditional company but rather a state government entity headquartered in Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States. Through its official website pa.gov, the government provides a broad range of services to its residents, including but not limited to, health services, education, transportation, and regulatory functions. Founded in 1787, the Commonwealth holds a rich history dating back to the foundation of the United States itself. The government's core mission is to serve and improve the lives of Pennsylvanians, fostering a more prosperous, informed, and secure state.

Industry

Public administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Harrisburg, PA, US

Year founded

1787

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