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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Clerical Assistant 3

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  • Full Time
  • $39,785 - $59,384/year
  • Bristol, PA
October 31, 2024

Job Description

Are you motivated to take on clerical and office support work for processes involving varied and complicated legal issues? Apply for this Clerical Assistant 3 position with the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (UCBR) Bristol Referee Office and assist referee staff as they ensure that each person’s Unemployment Compensation claims appeal is heard. Further your career with a team that supports the rights of workers in Pennsylvania!

This Clerical Assistant 3 performs a variety of clerical duties to support our referee staff for hearings, decisions, public contact, and general office work. You will review incoming appeals to determine the type of hearing to be held, associate and organize dockets based on type of claim and issue of law, and manage the referee’s hearing schedule within statute and regulatory requirements, established procedures, and timeliness guidelines. Work involves preparing and proofreading hearing notices, referee decisions, and correspondence as well as transcribing from digital recordings and maintaining electronic and paper files. You will also receive client inquiries via telephone call, email, or in person about exhibits, documents, or procedures and provide appropriate and tactful responses. This position also inputs data into various computer record keeping and tracking systems as well as performs other office work as needed. Further your clerical career with our team!


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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours are negotiable.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week, after the 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 Bristol, PA.
  • 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.

Salary
  • $39,785 - $59,384/year
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.

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).
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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    Health & Wellness

    We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*


    Compensation & Financial Planning
    We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

    Work/Life Balance
    We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

    Values and Culture
    We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

    Employee Perks
    Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

    For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

    *Eligibility rules apply.


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