Clerical Assistant 1

Are you an administrative professional who pays close attention to detail and is looking to enhance your clerical skills? If that sounds like you, we encourage you to consider the position of Clerical Assistant 1 with the Department of Transportation. In this position, you will handle both incoming and outgoing mail tasks for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and the Bureau of Driver License (BDL). By joining our team, you will play a vital role in supporting our operations while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment. Do not miss out on the opportunity to be part of our enthusiastic clerical team and explore the significant growth potential available within the Commonwealth!

In this position, you will handle incoming and outgoing mail for BMV and BDL by receiving, opening, sorting, batching, and delivering it. Your tasks will involve using a mail slitter machine to open envelopes while ensuring the machine remains clean. You will need to differentiate between pipeline work and items meant for various areas; manage daily mail pickups and deliveries; remove contents from envelopes; flatten documents; and eliminate staples and paper clips.

Additionally, you will mend any damaged documents with tape; read form numbers; and organize checks and documents for transport. You are expected to meet monthly performance goals. Communication with internal customers will be necessary, particularly through email or phone, to inform them about bulk packages at the dock. You will also be responsible for completing batch headers; placing applications in transporters or folders; and sorting miscellaneous applications into the correct bins for further processing at the back mail table.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require overtime.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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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