Administrative Assistant 1/2/3/4

Shreveport, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 1820 - 3120

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

Administrative Assistant 1/2/3/4
Office of Workers Compensation
Division: OWCA/Hearings
Location: Shreveport LA
Announcement: AA1234-25CM

Office of Unemployment Insurance:
The Office of Workers Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers compensation laws aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims conducts hearings reviews medical treatment disputes and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force. The OWCA also provides OSHA consultation services to high-risk industries while Records management maintains detailed records and reporting systems including electronic submissions of injury reports. Additionally OWCA conducts financial audits and ensures compliance among self-insured employers and insurance carriers.

TheAdministrative Assistantwill provide clerical and administrative support to the Workers Compensation Judge. This person will coordinate the activities of other clerical personnel when scheduling cases for hearing or trial on the courts docket.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to accept ownership for your actions behaviors performance and decisions.
Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Display Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Exercises independent judgment and initiative to determine whether the workers compensation case is ready for trial or if additional conferences are needed or may determine that some other form of appropriate action is necessary.
Conduct scheduling pre-trial and telephone status conferences.
Coordinates all activities associated with the judges docket including but not necessarily limited to scheduling of trials hearings and conferences.
Communicates via telephone in person and in writing all information related to the hearing docket. Explains legal and office requirements to parties requesting information regarding the hearings docket.
Independently composes and types correspondence to staff regarding legal and administrative matters general office policies and programs.
May keep leave records act as a receptionist and perform other clerical duties as needed.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:This position may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Administrative Assistant 1 2 3 or 4 at which the vacancy is filled and will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position is an opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:
Administrative Assistant 1
Administrative Assistant 2
Administrative Assistant 3
Administrative Assistant 4

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreor assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above 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 applications 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). ResumesWILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Connie Muse

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities TDD#

About this Job Administrative Assistant 1/2/3/4Office of Workers CompensationDivision: OWCA/HearingsLocation: Shreveport LAAnnouncement: AA1234-25CMOffice of Unemployment Insurance:The Office of Workers Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of wo...