Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Clerical Assistant 3 - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Clerical Assistant 3
role at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Description of Work As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will perform secretarial duties for Workers' Compensation Judges and provide office support within the Workers' Compensation Office of Adjudication (WCOA) District Office.
Work includes scheduling hearings and mediations, preparing court rooms both in person and virtually for Judges prior to hearing days, arranging vendor services according to WCOA policy for interpreters, security guards, and court reporters, preparing and filing documents, correspondence, and transcripts in digital and hard‑copy files, typing and formatting decisions, and processing case files related to appeals.
You will use Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS) to maintain a caseload, process tasks, and distribute correspondence for claims. You may also correspond with the public by phone, email, mail, or through WCAIS.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full‑time employment
Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with 60‑minute lunch
Telework: Opportunity to work from home part‑time after successful completion of the training period
Salary: Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases
Requirements Minimum Experience and Training
One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent federal government job title)
One year of moderately complex clerical experience
An equivalent combination of experience and training
Other Requirements
Must meet the PA residency requirement
Must be able to perform essential job functions
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; eligibility must be provided on the application
If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts (unofficial accepted)
Application must be submitted before the posting closing date
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans
Information on veteran employment preferences is available on the state website
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
Contact 711 for hearing or speech disabilities
Accommodations If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request with the interviewer before the interview date.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 category protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information; otherwise you may have a lower score or be disqualified.
You may only apply or test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Clerical Assistant 3
role at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Description of Work As a Clerical Assistant 3, you will perform secretarial duties for Workers' Compensation Judges and provide office support within the Workers' Compensation Office of Adjudication (WCOA) District Office.
Work includes scheduling hearings and mediations, preparing court rooms both in person and virtually for Judges prior to hearing days, arranging vendor services according to WCOA policy for interpreters, security guards, and court reporters, preparing and filing documents, correspondence, and transcripts in digital and hard‑copy files, typing and formatting decisions, and processing case files related to appeals.
You will use Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS) to maintain a caseload, process tasks, and distribute correspondence for claims. You may also correspond with the public by phone, email, mail, or through WCAIS.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full‑time employment
Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with 60‑minute lunch
Telework: Opportunity to work from home part‑time after successful completion of the training period
Salary: Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases
Requirements Minimum Experience and Training
One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent federal government job title)
One year of moderately complex clerical experience
An equivalent combination of experience and training
Other Requirements
Must meet the PA residency requirement
Must be able to perform essential job functions
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; eligibility must be provided on the application
If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts (unofficial accepted)
Application must be submitted before the posting closing date
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans
Information on veteran employment preferences is available on the state website
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
Contact 711 for hearing or speech disabilities
Accommodations If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request with the interviewer before the interview date.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 category protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information; otherwise you may have a lower score or be disqualified.
You may only apply or test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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