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THE POSITION
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Tired of sitting at a desk and staring at a computer screen all day? Would you rather move about and meet a wide variety of professionals while also contributing to the operational success of your agency? If so, this may be the position for you!
The State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) is seeking a highly motivated clerical support professional to join our staff. If you have clerical experience and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers an opportunity to use your skills while earning a competitive salary and benefits, then SERS would like to hear from you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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This position serves as the agency receptionist and will greet and interact with staff, visitors and vendors daily. Other primary position functions include providing mail courier services both on site and within the Harrisburg area; processing incoming/outgoing mail; posting checks and other forms of payments in the agency's SERIS system; print production of agency and member materials utilizing a production printer; processing invoices for payment; and other clerical support services required for the needs of the Operations Office.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
About SERS: Established in 1923, SERS is one of the nation's oldest retirement plans for public employees and manages the pension benefits of nearly 240,000 employees and retirees for 98 public sector employers. In 2023, SERS paid about $3.9 billion in benefits and managed $36.4 billion in assets. A wealth of information is available at www.SERS.pa.gov.
Our mission is to prepare our members and participants to achieve financial security in retirement. We achieve this through focusing on our mission, acting ethically and with integrity, empowering our members, embracing innovation, fostering life work balance, modeling an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing and developing team members, collaborating, and finding joy in our work.
SERS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified individuals to our team. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful work environment that fosters personal and professional growth, embraces the contributions of all team members, and values diversity in people, ideas, and experiences to achieve our highest potential.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $35,306 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); or
- Graduation from high school; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- This particular position requires possession of a valid driver's license.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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).
- 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.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 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.
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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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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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.
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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$35,306.00 - $51,932.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Nov 19, 2024