ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 5

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 5

Salary

$3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OFI-221810-GH

Department

GOV-Office of Financial Institutions

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

This position serves as the confidential special assistant to the Administrator for the Non-depository Division of the Office of Financial Institutions (Chief Examiner AS-624). The division is responsible for licensing, regulation, and examination/enforcement involving eight (8) non-depository financial service provider industries with excess of 11,000 licensees and registrants. The incumbent prepares reports for the Chief Examiners use in monitoring performance and efficiency of the division, maintains division records for surety bonds required for licensees, drafts administrative orders for suspension of those licenses when bonds expire, and reviews correspondence and receives telephone calls maintaining confidentiality and using independent judgment to determine if action is warranted and to whom the call or correspondence should be referred.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.

Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.

Working with Financial Information: The ability to interpret financial data, manage financial approvals, and ensure compliance to support informed decisions and promote transparency.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

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:

• Organizes Compliance Examiners workload to ensure efficient and timely responses to questions and sensitive issues of a confidential nature. Directs any confidential inquiries, reports concerning disciplinary actions, promotions, and other personnel related matters to CE.
• Organizes, coordinates, and schedules appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements. Coordinates, schedules, and sets up conference calls and webinars. Prepares and distributes agendas, materials, and exhibits for these.
• Maintains record of surety bonds required for licensure, monitors and processes cancellation notices, prepares appropriate correspondence for corrective action, and prepares orders of immediate suspension. Maintains the Non-depository Divisions enforcement action database for all non-depository programs.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Location: Main Office in Baton Rouge

Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.

How To Apply:

NO CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 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 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:

George Hagerty

Human Resources Analyst

Office of Financial Institutions

ghagerty@ofi.la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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DIn: Demonstrating Initiative - How well do you take action and solve problems on your own without waiting for direction?

• I wait for direction, avoid ownership, and don't solve problems.
• I meet expectations and help with solutions when asked.
• I take ownership, solve problems, and follow through.
• I take initiative, innovate, and deliver results beyond expectations.

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DIn: Demonstrating Initiative - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - How well do you meet expectations for workplace behavior, communication, and responsibility, especially when under pressure?

• I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.
• I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support.
• I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly-even in difficult situations.
• I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.

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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm