OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST I (1102)

Jefferson Parish; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish is seeking a qualified clerical assistant to support the West Jefferson vacancies in the Jefferson Community Action Programs and Drainage Departments. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine clerical tasks such as typing correspondence, filing, data entry, and front desk customer service.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with at least six months of varied clerical experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; six months of clerical experience preferred.
• Typing, filing, data entry, and customer service skills needed.
• Substitution: vocational training or Associate's degree may replace up to six months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Type correspondence, mail processing, and filing.
• Perform data entry and recordkeeping tasks.
• Provide front desk customer service and assist visitors.

Skills

Typing

Filing

Customer Service

Data Entry

Front Desk

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

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.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.

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.

(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.

POSTING NO. 1102-14R

DATE: 10/12/07

AMENDED: 10/25/24

RE-OPENED: 10/02/26