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THE POSITION

Are you looking for a great opportunity to utilize your experience and knowledge to perform complex clerical work at an agency that stresses the importance of ethics, integrity, and accountability? If so, apply today to join our team at the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) providing administrative support for the Western Regional Office of the Bureau of Fraud Prevention and Prosecution.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will perform administrative support functions for the Western Regional Manager, five supervisors, and approximately 30 investigative staff.

In this role, you will compose, type, and distribute correspondence, including confidential documents, directed to government offices, the public sector, various agency clients, and memorandum to office staff under the signature of the Regional Manager. You will type and proofread confidential documents for official court filings and review prepared documents for grammar, format, and accuracy. Work includes certifying public assistance transcripts for use in court cases. In addition, this position performs data entry into multiple systems, including the Bureau of Fraud Prevention and Prosecution (BFPP) confidential case management system and OSIG Avoidance and Recovery System.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, working from home (telework) up to 12 days per month based on operational needs. 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 Pittsburgh.
• 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

• 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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Experience analyzing electronic data and creating and/or manipulating Excel data spreadsheets.
• Experience working with Department of Human Services databases or systems.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience handling and/or maintaining confidential information.
• Experience drafting and/or proofreading correspondence.

• 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.

• 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.pa.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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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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