Reference #: 4584982 THE POSITION Are you an organized and highly motivated professional, looking for an exciting new opportunity offering career growth and advancement? The Department of Health is seeking a detail-oriented Clerical Assistant 3 with excellent communication skills to join their team within the Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries, Division of Statistical Registries. Join our supportive team environment and ensure office operations are as efficient and effective as possible!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will provide advice and counsel to consumers on the nuances of specific situations concerning allowable changes to a birth record and the legal requirements for each. You will also engage in quality assurance activities to enhance the quality of processes for corrections and amendments, as well as remain vigilant for the emergence of patterns, trends, or consistent problematic issues. In this position, you will have opportunity to participate in training events for identifying and responding to fraudulent requests, identifications, and documents. Other responsibilities include assembling data about the type and amount of work performed and completing daily production reports.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Limited full-time employment, with benefits (Bronze Plan) Duration of employment is approximately six months with possible extension for an additional 6 months. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Harrisburg. This position will have two weeks minimum of mandatory on-site training. Please direct all questions regarding telework and alternate worksites to Kay Diritto atkadiritto@pa.gov and Anna Elias at aelias@pa.gov. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand 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.

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.employment. a.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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.

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.