Clerk Typist 2 (Local Government) - Bethlehem City HA

Salary

$38,000.00 Annually

Location

Northampton County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-49873-L0032

Department

Local Government

Division

CS Bethlehem City Housing Auth

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0032

Position Number

80007933

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88327103

Bureau / Division

Bethlehem City Housing Authority

Worksite Address

1411 Pembroke Road

City

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18017

Contact Name

Diana Moreno

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Bethlehem City Housing Authority is looking for a motivated Clerk Typist 2 who is able to read, write, and speak in Spanish and ready to support a busy maintenance team. This role offers a chance to help residents receive the services they need while keeping daily operations running smoothly. You will join a group that values accessibility, accuracy, teamwork, and clear communication. Apply now and join our mission to provide quality affordable housing while developing innovative communities and empowerment opportunities for all!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clerk Typist 2, you will be responsible for all clerical duties in the maintenance department. We will rely on you for careful record keeping, clear communication, and daily coordination with staff and tenants. Work includes the following duties:

• Phone Support: Respond to incoming tenant calls about maintenance orders and provide follow up in both English and Spanish
• Work Order Help: Distribute maintenance work orders to staff
• Record Keeping: Track daily attendance and leave for maintenance employees
• Payroll Assistance: Support payroll tasks and requisition processing
• Correspondence Prep: Type letters and other written materials as needed in both English and Spanish
• Scheduling Tasks: Maintain schedules for pet control and related records

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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.
• 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:

• Six months as a Clerk Typist 1 and educational development to the level of eighth grade; or
• Completion of a high school business curriculum which included at least one typing course; or
• Any combination of equivalent experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This position requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish. You may be contacted for a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Talent Acquisition, PA Office of Administration. If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position. Your proficiency in reading and writing in Spanish must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh or Northampton counties. If no eligible candidates who live within Lehigh or Northampton counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered
• 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 materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Genera

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