OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (1102)

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government is announcing an examination to supplement the existing employment eligibility list to fill two West Jefferson vacancies in the Jefferson Community Action Programs Department and Drainage Department.

Under direct supervision, the position performs routine clerical duties such as typing, filing, data entry, mail processing, and front desk customer service; some openings may require a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; plus, at least six (6) months of varied clerical experience.
• Substitution: completion of classes in a vocational training program, or in an Associate's or higher degree program, in office administration or a related field may substitute for the six (6) months of varied clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Typing correspondence and data entry.
• Mail processing and filing.
• File retrieval and research.
• Photocopying and front desk customer service.
• Performing related work as directed.

Skills

Typing

Filing

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or vocational training substitute

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST TO FILL TWO (2) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT AND DRAINAGE DEPARTMENT. This employment list will also be used for future EAST *AND * WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.

Kind of Work

Under direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform routine clerical duties in supporting efficient operations of an assigned work unit. Employees in this classification possess typing, filing, and customer service skills.

Work areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing correspondence, mail processing, filing, file retrieval/research, photocopy, data entry, and front desk customer service.

Essential functions are performed according to the assigned work unit. Performs related work as directed.

Some vacancies may require driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference for those positions.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; plus, at least six (6) months of varied clerical experience.

SUBSTITUTION: Completion of classes in a vocational training program, or in an Associate's or higher degree program, in office administration or a related field may substitute for the six (6) months of varied clerical experience.

Kind of Examination (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination process consists of a computer-based assessment of Microsoft Word skills and a test measuring clerical knowledge and skill pertaining to office duties (e.g., data entry, filing, and recordkeeping). Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the test.