Commonwealth of PA Hiring for Clerk Typist 2 Job at Dauphin, PA Full Time

This position is located in the Bureau of Community Health Systems Southcentral District Office in Harrisburg and supports the organization’s Environmental Health Programs statewide for the implementation of environmental health functions to address public health and safety in a high quality, effective and responsive manner that will positively impact the environmental health programs including Public Bathing Places, Organized Camps, Local Health Officer Certification and assisting with public inquiries. The position provides clerical support and assistance with the Environmental Health Programs for each of the six District offices statewide.

Provides clerical support and assistance to professional staff implementing the Public Bathing Place Program which includes activities related to permitting, inspections, and compliance and enforcement activities for regulated facilities.

Provides clerical support to environmental health program staff by handling orders for program materials and supplies, processing permit application information, assisting with data entry, program communications and correspondence, issuing permits and maintaining program files and records.

Provides clerical support to assigned staff in developing and conducting training for professional staff, local health officer sand environmental health program outreach activities. Distributes educational materials as requested by facility owners and operators and the public.
Answers and logs calls to the Environmental Health Inquiries Database to provide measures on environmental health program activities. Refer calls to environmental health professionals and other agencies as appropriate.

For additional information, please review the entire position description.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm, one hour lunch

This position will have the opportunity to work from home (telework), part-time several days each week and as requested and agreed to by the supervisor, in advance, you will report to headquartered location. To telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to part-time telework, you will have the option to report full-time to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Eligibility – All Candidates
1. Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job:
Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development t the level of eighth grade; OR Completion of high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; OR Any combination of equivalent experience and training.

2. Be a resident of Pennsylvania
3. Be eligible for selection in accordance with Merit System Employment Regulations and Act 71.

This position is subject to the promotion provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Recruitment Methods
Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:

• Promotion Without Exam
• Transfer
• Reassignment (Current civil service employees holding the same or similar job title. Only employees who currently hold the same job title or who currently hold a similar job title in the same pay scale group with the same essential duties and qualifications will qualify)
• Voluntary Demotion
• Reinstatement (Current Civil Service Employees are not eligible through reinstatement. Only former employees who held the same job title or similar job title in the same pay scale group with the same essential duties and qualifications will qualify.)

Individuals who apply to an internal posting for a promotion without exam must include a copy of their most recent regular or probationary Employee Performance Review (EPR).

Individuals who do not have an EPR must provide a statement to this effect with their application materials. This statement must be verified with the supervisor of selected candidate prior to a final offer being made.

Individuals who apply for a position which will result in a demotion are indicating acceptance of the appropriate reduction in salary via the application process.

Eligibility – Competitive Promotion Without Examination Only
Individuals who apply to an internal posting for a promotion without exam must include a copy of their most recent regular or probationary Employee Performance Review (EPR). Individuals who do not have an EPR must provide a statement to this effect with their application materials. This statement must be verified with the supervisor of selected candidate prior to a final offer being made.

Individuals who apply for a position which will result in a voluntary demotion are indicating acceptance of the appropriate reduction in salary via the application process.

CLASS RESTRICTIONS
1. Hold or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:

• Clerk Typist 1
• Clerk 1

Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.

The promotion without exam requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

2. Minimum experience and training required for the job.
3. Meritorious service; defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was satisfactory or higher.
4. Seniority, defined as a minimum of one year(s) in the next lower class(es) by the posting closing date.

Applicant Information:
Interested, qualified applicants MUST submit all requested materials as specified in the “How to Apply Section”. Failure to comply with the application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Additional information on how to apply may be obtained by calling: (717)787-8031

How To Apply – All Candidates:
All applicants should apply through NeoGov: http://www.employment.pa.gov/

THE HHS HR DC DOES NOT ACCEPT BID/APPLICATION PACKAGES BY FAX, EMAIL OR UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.

The following materials MUST be submitted with the completed online application no later than the closing date of this posting. Late applications and other materials will not be accepted:

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  Most Recent Regular or Probationary Employee Performance Review (Required for Promotion Applicants)
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  If you do not have an EPR for your current position, you must provide a statement to this effect with your application. Please note that if you are selected for this position, this information will be confirmed with your supervisor.
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  An electronic copy of your EPR can be obtained through ESS (www.myworkplace.pa.gov) in the “Personal” section by clicking on “Official Personnel File.”

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS WILL ELIMINATE YOU FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE USE THE CONTACT INFORMATION PROVIDED FPR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer well 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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