Clerical Assistant 3

Are you an ambitious and detail-focused individual seeking to elevate your career? Consider joining the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) within the Bureau of Driver Licensing, where you can leverage your expertise and contribute significantly as an essential member of our team. In the role of Clerical Assistant 3, you will serve as a vital communication link between team members and the unit's supervisor and manager, ensuring that information flows smoothly and efficiently. This position not only allows you to demonstrate your organizational skills and attention to detail but also offers the chance to play a key role in supporting the operations of our department. Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional journey!

In the role of Clerical Assistant 3, you will be responsible for assessing eligibility for the Ignition Interlock Limited License (IILL), which involves the careful processing of both approved and denied petitions. Your responsibilities will extend to entering data related to IILL petitions, as well as handling various types of restoration requests that come into the unit. Additionally, you will be tasked with updating Pennsylvania driver records by meticulously processing forms, statements, and other documentation received via mail from customers whose driving privileges have been suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified. Given the critical nature of this position, maintaining a high level of accuracy is essential, with an expectation to complete your tasks with no more than a 2% error rate.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 75 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option for telework.
• 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.
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

• 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 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.