Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government)

Salary $26,949.00 Annually Location Wayne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60892-L0032 Department Local Government Division HS Wayne Co Child Welfare Serv Opening Date 10/20/2026 Closing Date 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0032 Position Number 800007273 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212764 Bureau / Division Children & Youth Services Worksite Address 648 West Park Street City Honesdale, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18431 Contact Name Michelle Valinski Contact Phone 570.253.6758 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Ready to take your administrative skills to the next level? Looking for a rewarding career where your work makes a real difference in the lives of children and families? Join the Wayne County Children and Youth Services Department and discover the fulfillment of public service while building a meaningful professional career. Located in scenic Honesdale, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Wayne County, you will enjoy a welcoming community and the opportunity to make a lasting impact where it matters most. Excellent benefit package! Apply today and start making a difference! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position plays a key role in supporting office operations and helping community members feel welcomed. It involves a variety of clerical and front desk responsibilities that keep the agency running effectively. As a Clerk Typist 2, you will perform the following duties: 1. Front Desk Support: Greet walk-ins and answer phones while delivering helpful customer service 2. Office Coordination: Manage data entry, handle messages, and maintain organized office processes 3. Document Management: Scan, file, and process paperwork to ensure accurate and timely flow 4. Travel Arrangements: Arrange staff travel accommodations and reservations 5. Mail Processing: Sort and distribute mail to support daily casework operations Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. 3. May have irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. Some travel in and out county for meetings. 4. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 5. **Salary:The starting salary is non-negotiable. 6. 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: 1. Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or 2. Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or 3. Any combination of equivalent experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. 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. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation. 2. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 3. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 4. 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: 1. 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. In ormation to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 5. 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: 1. Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many ... For full info follow application link. 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.