Legally Blind Career Opportunities - Keystone Vocational Services

General Clerk I

$1500.00 SIGN ON BONUS & RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

Are you seeking a new career opportunity? Keystone Vocational Services is currently seeking to fill Full-Time and Part-Time General Clerk I positions. These individuals are responsible for handling mail and document processing in a secure government facility located in Boyers, PA.

In order to accommodate a smooth transition for our new employees, we are offering relocation, housing and services assistance to those that qualify.

Keystone offers a full range of services to all employees including: Access Technology Training, Orientation and Mobility Training, Vision Rehabilitation, Low Vision Clinic, Life Skills Education and Support Groups, as well as all Support Services.

The essential functions of these positions include but are not limited to the following:

• Review, comprehend, and forward material related to the program and individuals' background investigations appropriately.
• Receive, sort, stage and deliver all material and packages received into the mailroom for both the incoming and outgoing mail processes.
• Consolidate mailings to support cost savings to the program as identified in the approved contract process guidelines.
• Assist with the operation of Mailroom equipment that covers the insertion, sortation, and extraction of mail pieces in various stages.
• Understand basic mail principles that are supported across vendors and comply with Official Mail Center Operations guidance and best practices.
• Copy, scan, and retain documents as designated within the contract process guidelines to support the background investigation process and retention processes.
• Access data through an electronic database to verify, update, and route material appropriately in both hard copy and electronic formats.
• Manifest identified material for tracking purposes supporting the program and integrity of the process.
• Utilize tracking systems for identified material and totes - maintaining tracking and custody records.
• Maintain constant bio-hazard awareness and follow appropriate handling procedures.
• Comply with internal processes to maintain current personal investigation through reporting notifications and situational awareness.
• All other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Experience with computers and assistive technology preferred
• The ability to train/learn to use computers and assistive technology
• The ability to work scheduled hours
• Legally Blind in both eyes

Due to federal contract requirements, all candidates must be a United States Citizen (Natural or Documented Naturalized) and MUST be legally blind. Legal Blindness is defined as 20/200 best corrected visual acuity or less than 20 degree visual field.

The current positions that we have open is for a General Clerk I, and qualified applicants must have specific vision abilities that are required to do this job that include close vision and/or peripheral vision with the ability to adjust focus.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

This position is located in a secure government facility. Applicant must be able to pass federal and state criminal background checks, including completion of the federal SF86, as well as credit checks and drug testing.

We offer competitive salary, benefits, paid time off (vacation & sick), and paid training.

Interested applicants may apply online or call Carli Brant 724-734-5855.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability