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ANIMAL CARE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (6607)

Jefferson Parish Government

Posted 05/26/23

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200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100, Gretna, LA 70053

Inactive
Full-Time
Entry level
Government and Military
In Person

Job Description

Kind of Work


Under direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform routine clerical duties in supporting efficient operations of an assigned work unit. Receives, sorts, organizes, and file records, reports, logs, and other documentation. Types correspondence, filing, file retrieval/research, photocopy, data entry, bite cases, accidents reports, answering telephones and front desk customer services. Functions as unit telephone receptionist. Provides assistance to visitors who wish to adopt animals, those that are giving up animals, and providing general information. Enters animal data and information into PetPoint and AS400. Processes payments via PetPoint and enters applicable revenue data and information into AS400. Handles citizen issues at front counter and on telephone or directs to appropriate personnel. Respond to questions about specific animals and adoption process. Performs related work as directed. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.


Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Meets one of the following three options: 
I. Current employment and permanent civil service status in a clerical class with Jefferson Parish. 

OR

II. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; plus, at least six (6) months of varied clerical experience. 

OR

III. Completion of classes in a vocational training program (or in an Associate's or higher degree program) in office administration or a related field.


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About Jefferson Parish Government

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Jefferson, Louisiana is a diverse community sprawling the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain and ending sixty miles later on the beaches of the Gulf of  Mexico.  Nestled next to our famous neighbor, New Orleans. Our communities are comprised of modern high rises, historic homes, fishing piers, Mississippi River views, marsh land, contemporary and old world restaurants, flourishing industrial parks, and family-friendly green spaces. An area of rapid growth and business development over the past several decades, Jefferson has the ability to offer venues and accommodations to a broad spectrum.  With two major convention centers and numerous recreational  facilities Jefferson hosts conferences, meetings, exhibits, theatrical performances, and sports  tournaments. 

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department strives to serve the public by providing the means by which the general public and current employees can learn of, apply for, and fairly compete for Parish employment opportunities. The Personnel Department further seeks to enable the Departments of Jefferson Parish to make informed decisions regarding civil service employment and assist in the appointment of qualified candidates for those Department's positions.