Office Assistant LFO

Lafourche; Thibodaux (LA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department seeks an Office Assistant for the Lockport Field Office. The role involves routine clerical tasks including typing, filing, copying, mail handling, and answering phones, with guidance for non-routine assignments.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and six months of clerical experience; substitutions are available for more experience. Applicants must pass Civil Service procedures and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and six months of full-time work experience in a clerical field.
• Four years of full-time clerical experience may substitute for the diploma/GED and six months experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform typing, filing, copying, answering telephone calls, and handling mail.
• Relieve supervisory personnel of routine clerical work and perform recurring duties with some instruction for non-routine tasks.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB TITLE: Office Assistant
OPENING DATE: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
CLOSING DATE:5:00 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026
SALARY RANGE: $14.28 – $28.00
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Classified
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
LOCATION: Lockport Field Office

Job Summary: Responsible for the performance of a variety of routine and basic clerical duties required in the daily administration of the department which includes typing, filing, copying, answering telephone calls, handling mail, and relieving supervisory personnel of routine clerical work. Performs recurring duties independently, however, are given specific instructions for non-routine assignments.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six (6) months of full-time work experience in a clerical field
Substitution: Four (4) years of full-time work experience in a clerical field may be substituted for required high school diploma or GED and six (6) months of full-time work experience in a clerical field.

Applicants are subject to Civil Service procedures and testing, must be at least 18 years of age, pass a drug screen, and must meet the following submission procedures: Application must be completely filled out and signed by applicant. Resumes received without applications and/or applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Original application must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the “Lafourche Parish Civil Service Department.”

Applications are also available at the following locations: (Our offices are closed on Fridays)
Thibodaux Government Complex – 402 Green Street Mail: P.O. Box 32, Thibodaux, LA 70302
Mathews Government Complex – 4876 Highway 1 Fax: [phone]