ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I

City/Parish of Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The City/Parish of Baton Rouge is seeking an Administrative Specialist I to perform advanced clerical duties and administrative support at the Information Services department. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and three years of clerical experience, offering a starting salary of $25,271 annually. The role also includes opportunities for professional development within a government administration setting.

Qualifications

• Must have three years of experience in responsible clerical duties.
• Education supplemented by business courses is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced level clerical duties and beginning level administrative support work.
• Recommend changes in office policies and procedures.

Skills

Clerical duties

Independent judgment

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate

Job description

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Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR

• Job Title** : ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I
• Type of Vacancy** : Open Competitive
• Job Opening No.** : 2500243-3
• Job Code** : 2018
• Work Location** : INFORMATION SERVICES
• Starting Salary** : $12.1498 Hourly / $25,271 Annually
• Pay Grade** : 1110 Special Recruiting Rate: This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 6 (Starting Salary $29,260 Annually)
• Application Dates** : 06/20/2025 - 07/03/2025
• Application Times** : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
  
  

Note

Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**

Under the direction of a higher classification, performs advanced level clerical duties and beginning level administrative support work. Work involves responsibility for recommending changes in office policies and procedures. Work also may involve the supervision over a small clerical unit or a specialized function within the department. Incumbents in this classification exercise some independent judgment, as well as confidentiality. Work is reviewed through conferences and results obtained. Performs other work as requested.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, supplemented by courses in business education, and three years of experience in a variety of responsible clerical duties.

**SUBSTITUTIONS**

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

**CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS**

(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.

**OTHER JOB ASPECTS**

Position(s) may require passing a typing (45 words per minute), word processing, spreadsheet and/or other computer skill test(s).

**SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION**

None.

**EXAMINATION**

Advanced Clerical examination required (may take up to 2 ½ hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, \*12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance. \*Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.

**APPLICATION NOTE**

In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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