Clerical Assistant 3

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles is seeking to fill the position of Clerical Assistant 3. This role involves reviewing and processing intricate motor vehicle and driver licensing applications submitted by the public in person. Do not miss your chance-apply now!

Possess a comprehensive understanding of the Motor Vehicle Code, as well as the procedures and regulations established by the Department of Transportation regarding vehicle registration and licensing.

Evaluate and manage both straightforward and intricate applications for motor vehicle and driver licenses utilizing a Personal Computer (PC). This includes a variety of tasks related to driver licensing, such as renewing or replacing standard and commercial driver licenses, issuing occupational limited licenses, probationary licenses, and ignition interlock licenses. Additionally, responsibilities encompass renewing or replacing non-driver photo identification cards, updating medical certifications for commercial driver licenses, processing driver license restorations, handling requests for paid driver license information, and addressing cases involving bad checks or refund requests.

In terms of motor vehicles, the role involves reviewing and processing ownership applications for vehicles registered in Pennsylvania or those acquired from out of state. This includes the issuance of various registration plates available to the public, such as special organization plates, vanity tags, and antique/classic/vintage registration plates, as well as seasonal and farm plates or biennial certificates. The position also entails processing requests for imported or exported vehicles, correcting odometer readings, managing salvage vehicle titles, renewing regular motor vehicle registrations, updating or replacing credentials, adjusting vehicle weight classifications, recording or removing lienholder information from vehicle records, restoring suspended registrations, processing applications for disability parking placards, and creating records for returned registration plates.

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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

• 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.