CLERICAL ASSISTANT I 2nd shift 11AM-7PM

  • Full-time

Company Description

With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Through these principles, we strive to effectively deliver services, to resolve the challenges facing our city, and to make Philadelphia a place where all of our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential.

What We Offer:

Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.

Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

Benefits - We care about your wellbeing.

 

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

The Traffic Division of the Municipal Court adjudicates violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code arising in the City of Philadelphia. The Traffic Division of Municipal Court was established by Act 17 of 2013 of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, which abolished the former Philadelphia Traffic Court and transferred its jurisdiction to the Municipal Court. The Honorable Gary S. Glazer is the Administrative Judge of the Traffic Division of the Municipal Court.

 

You must visit fjdcareers.phila.gov to apply for this position by November 4, 2021.   Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed for further consideration. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT fjdcareers.phila.gov

 

Job Description

This position provides clerical support services within a court environment.  Work is repetitive in nature and once learned can be performed without close supervision.  Light physical effort is required in the performance of Clerical Assistant duties.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

·       Sorts and files papers and/or legal documents in a pre-established filing system.

·       Receives and responds to telephone and/or personal inquiries regarding practices and procedures of the department.

·       Uses standard office equipment to record, store, retrieve, duplicate or present information.

·       Directs the public to appropriate departments based on simple inquiries.

·       Fills out forms and applications after verbal inquiries or from handwritten instructions.

·       Assists supervisor as needed.

 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

·       Maintains inventory of supplies and orders supplies when needed.

·       Replenishes paper in office machines.

·       Answers telephone and greets the public.

·       ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

·       Standard clerical office conditions.

 

You must visit fjdcareers.phila.gov to apply for this position by November 4, 2021.  Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed for further consideration. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT fjdcareers.phila.gov

 

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

·       Knowledge of the English language with adequate reading and writing skills.

·       Ability to conduct effective and polite interviews with clients, attorneys, and the general public.

·       Ability to use standard office equipment, including telephone, fax machine, calculator, copier, and personal computers.

·       Ability to attend to details.

·       Ability to make basic data entry and retrieval using computer equipment.

·       Ability to read, understand and interpret instructions and other operating procedures and communicate orally and in writing.

·       Ability to learn court clerical, data entry and retrieval procedures.

·       Ability to answer telephones courteously and take accurate messages.

 

 

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­The First Judicial District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

 

 

You must visit fjdcareers.phila.gov to apply for this position by November 4, 2021.  Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed for further consideration. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT fjdcareers.phila.gov

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

·       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

                          OR

·       Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, which also includes a bachelor’s degree.

·       Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license prior to and during tenure of employment.

·       Successful completion of an evaluation and interview process by a panel review after meeting minimum application standards.

·       City residency required within six months of satisfactory completion of an employment orientation period.

·       May be required to work varied shifts, weekends, or other nontraditional business hours.

·       Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

·       Proof of Vaccination is required; requests for exemptions due to medical or religious reasons will be considered.

 

You must visit fjdcareers.phila.gov to apply for this position by November 4, 2021.  Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed for further consideration. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED AT fjdcareers.phila.gov

Additional Information

Salary- $31,243 - $33,283

As a condition of employment with the City of Philadelphia, employees starting employment on or after September 1, 2021 must be vaccinated.

Successful candidate must be a City of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected]. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx