Clerical Assistant 2 - Huntingdon CAO (LIHEAP)

JOB Are you looking for seasonal employment where you make a difference in the lives of those in your community by providing needed assistance? The Department of Human Services (DHS), County Assistance Office (CAO) in Huntingdon County is welcoming a Seasonal Clerical Assistant 2 to join its team. If this opportunity sounds interesting and if you meet the minimum requirements, the DHS wants to hear from you, apply today! EXAMPLE OF DUTIES As Clerical Assistant 2 you will be assisting with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This is a full-time, seasonal position that typically runs for 6-8 months during the fall and winter seasons to assist clients in the process of applying for heating assistance. After receiving on the job training, you will perform a wide-range of clerical duties, which will enhance staff members’ ability to provide quality services to the citizens of Pennsylvania. You will engage in a variety of clerical and general office duties by following office procedures and using relevant systems. Clerical Assistant 2s interact with the general public in a courteous and professional manner both in person and via telephone. You will utilize basic computer skills to perform various office functions including data entry, customer service, scanning, imaging, filing, answering phones, and processing mail and voice mail. Job duties are carried out under the general supervision of a Clerical Supervisor. This is a non-permanent full-time seasonal position with the LIHEAP program. Seasonal employment runs from approximately October to April but employment may begin as early as September and last until June. Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.* May change based on operational needsTravel: As neededOvertime: As neededShift work: NoWORK CONDITIONS: Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. SUPPLEMENTAL 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.