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Reference #: 4707490 THE POSITION If you take pride in the quality of work you provide and exercise a high degree of organization, this may be the position for you!  The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking an ambitious and diligent Clerical Assistant 3 to render valued office support within the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (UCBR) Pittsburgh Referee Office.  This professional supports the referee staff in processing unemployment compensation appeals involving varied and complicated legal issues.  Take the next step in your career and apply with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will participate in the hearing process by reviewing incoming appeals and determining the proper location for the hearing to be held and the type of hearing in accordance with the statute and regulations.  You will also determine what exhibits are relevant to the issue of law involved in the hearing and organize the case file to ensure the record is complete.  Additional duties include preparing hearing notices, scheduling appeal hearings, and assisting referees in processing requests for continuances, withdrawals, subpoenas, and interpretation.  You will transcribe recorded dictation of decisions from referees and prepare decisions from typed drafts, which may involve technical and complex legal matters. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be in frequent contact with claimants, employers, attorneys, other state agencies, legislative offices, and more to manage requests for records and respond to questions regarding the UC claims and appeals system information and processes.  We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail and grammatical proficiency to input appropriate data into the automated computer appeals tracking system to ensure timely and accurate disposition of appeals.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.  Work hours are negotiable. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week upon successful completion of the training period.  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

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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.

Other Requirements: 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.

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). 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 aterials 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 atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

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.