Administrative Assistant 6

Administrative Assistant

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our legal divisiona proactive, people-focused team working to attract and support the talent that drives our mission forward. The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of clerical duties that require some independent judgment to accomplish in support of the staff members or operations of an organizational unit or program in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of Legal Affairs.

Selected Core Competencies :

• Accepting Direction : The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Making Accurate Judgments : The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

Selected Preferred Competencies :

Minimum Qualifications :

Job Specification :

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties :

Position-Specific Details :

How To Apply :

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience / education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information :

For further information about this vacancy, contact :

Department of Public Safety ATTN : Human Resources / Katy Bradley P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA. 70896 Email : katy.bradley@la.gov

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Are you currently employed with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, serving with permanent status, not including probational, WAE, or job appointments? Yes No

To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as : child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services? Yes No

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N / A.

ADi : Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition : The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. 1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable accepting direction 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction 3= I can accept direction 4= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction

ADi : Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

CE : Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. 1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable communicating effectively 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively 3= I can communicate effectively 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication

CE : Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

MAJ : Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition : The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. 1= I have no experience and / or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments 3= I can make accurate judgments 4= I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments

MAJ : Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

DIn : Rate your ability to demonstrate initiative based on our definition : The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. 1= I have no experience