<p>Section 36 - Administrative Assistant 5</p> <p>36/50649835/AA5/03.10.26-SC</p> <p>This position serves as the principal administrative and secretarial assistant to the Publications and Plan Quality Administrator and performs and acts with authority and a high level of responsibility on administrative details, using independent judgment and initiative to control workflow through the Publications and Plan Quality Administrator's office.</p> <p>AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: </p> <ul> <li>Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. </li><li>Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. </li><li>Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. </li></ul> <p>Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:  http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx</p> <p>Four years of experience in administrative services.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</p> <p>Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Independently acts with authority and judgment in matters of a routine nature in the absence of the Publications and Plan Quality Administrator.</p> </li><li> <p>Customizes and type correspondence as needed for section workflow, including, but not limited to, signatures of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, or the Chief Engineer.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains up-to-date files on action documents and initiates follow-up correspondence on pending matters to ensure action of disposition.</p> </li><li> <p>Interprets departmental policies and procedures for section employees.</p> </li><li> <p>Administers the personnel program for all personnel actions, including posting positions, reallocations, and separations.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains complete and accurate records on all section employees.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepares and enters payroll according to state property rules and departmental payroll rules.</p> </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Compensation:  Starting hourly salary of this position is $18.04/hr. and the maximum is $35.40/hr.</p> <p>  </p> <p>Appointment Type:  This position may be filled as either a probational appointment; a promotion; or by detail to special duty.</p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  </p> <p>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 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.</p> <ul> <li>Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application.  Applications may be rejected if incomplete. </li></ul> <p>Contact Information:</p> <p>For further information about this vacancy contact:</p> <p>Vertie Gary</p> <p>DOTD/Pavement and Geotechnical Engineering Administrator</p> <p>1201 Capitol Access Road</p> <p>Baton Rouge, LA 70802</p> <p>(225) 379-1036</p> <p>The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.</p> <p>Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.</p>