Clerical Assistant 3

Do you possess a keen attention to detail and a strong sense of accuracy? The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a Clerical Assistant 3 to meticulously examine and handle complex motor vehicle and driver licensing applications submitted by the public in person. Seize this opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians. Apply now!

This position necessitates a comprehensive knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Code and the regulations established by the Department of Transportation concerning vehicle registration and licensing. Responsibilities will include the evaluation and processing of both straightforward and intricate applications for motor vehicle and driver licenses via computer systems. You will also be tasked with renewing or replacing various driver licenses, issuing non-driver photo identification, updating medical certifications for commercial licenses, managing license restorations, and addressing requests for driver license information. Additionally, you will handle ownership requests for vehicles registered in Pennsylvania or acquired from other states, issue various registration plates, and oversee applications for imported or exported vehicles. Other duties encompass correcting odometer readings, managing salvage titles, renewing registrations, updating credentials, and maintaining lienholder information. Moreover, you will process applications for disability parking placards, create records for returned registration plates, and investigate discrepancies while retrieving necessary documents to update customer records.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

• 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.

• 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.