Overview
Unit Secretary Jobs in Providence, RI at The Miriam Hospital
THE POSITION
The Department of Corrections, Butler Sub Office is seeking an organized, positive individual to provide clerical support. Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the Department of Corrections.
If you are a dedicated individual with a positive attitude, organized, and detail oriented, as well as having a strong interest in clerical work, this may be the position for you.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Clerical Assistant 2 you will provide clerical and office support. You will be responsible for filing, typing a variety of documents, and inputting data for various departments within the institution, operate office equipment and maintaining computer databases and records.
We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, as well as life insurance coverage. We also have an excellent vacation, sick and holiday package, as well as a retirement plan.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time 2 days a week once completely trained. 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 Butler, Pennsylvania.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $34,621 (before taxes).
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement.
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:
Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (commonwealth title); or
Graduation from high school; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
3 years or more of experience using Microsoft Word.
3 years or more of experience using Microsoft Excel.
2 years or more of experience answering and assisting with incoming telephone calls.
2 years or more of experience utilizing various office equipment such as a personal computer, copying machine, facsimile machine, and postage meter.
Legal Requirements:
Must pass criminal history and background investigation.
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 [email protected].
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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Title: Unit Secretary
Company: The Miriam Hospital
Location: Providence, RI
