ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
GovernmentJobs.com, Lake Charles, LA, United States
This listing closes on 5/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Employer
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
Salary
$15.93 - $22.52 Hourly
Location
Animal Services - (OJJS TEC Building), LA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00046
Department
Animal Services
Opening Date
03/17/2026
Closing Date
5/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Summary
This is the second of five levels in the Administrative Support series. Incumbents provide routine, and some non-routine clerical support to a department or function. Responsibilities may include collecting and reviewing data; calculating non-routine payments; making travel arrangements; reviewing and reconciling travel expenses; updating and maintaining records and data; creating documents and correspondence; and performing the duties of the lower level.
Examples of Duties
(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)
Organizes and maintains files, which includes creating and maintaining confidential department/employee files; filing documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods.
Composes a variety of standard and/or specialized correspondence, reports, documents, applications, forms, memos, and/or other applicable materials.
May review and reconcile travel expenses; ensures compliance with travel policies.
Collects and reviews data for accuracy and reasonableness.
Calculates, accepts, and receipts non-routine payments.
Interacts in a positive manner on internal and external requests.
Maintain detailed records of department files.
Assist in solving issues that may arise.
May complete lower level administrative duties within area of assignment.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), two years of customer service or office experience and specialized departmental knowledge or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE
Modern office procedures and equipment;
Recordkeeping principles;
Basic mathematical concepts;
English language, grammar, and punctuation;
Filing systems;
Customer service principles;
Computers and related software applications.
SKILLS
Maintaining records and files;
Performing mathematical calculations;
Applying policies and procedures;
Compiling date and preparing reports;
Providing customer service;
Using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
Maintaining databases;
Composing, proofreading, and editing documents;
Using computers and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
WORK SCHEDULES
Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:
Part-time
Full-time
Temporary
Rotating shifts
12-hour shifts
4/10s
9/80s
5/8s
VACATION Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment. SICK LEAVE Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment. OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave
HOLIDAYS
Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mardi Gras Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day & Friday after
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
One (1) Personal Day
RETIREMENT
Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.
SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP
Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM
The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.
ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC
Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental Life and AD & D
Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.
VISION
A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.
MAJOR MEDICAL
Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.
DISCOUNTS
Dell Computers
Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.
Verizon Wireless
Offers employee discounts for wireless service.
Sprint
Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.
AT&T
Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.
My Phone MD
630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C Lake Charles (337) 478-0808 lakecharles@myphonemd.net Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
Fix My Phone
3467 Nelson Road Lake Charles (337) 564-6997 www.fixmyphone.com Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes
No
02 Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Yes
No
03 Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?
Yes
No
* Required Question
Employer Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Address 1015 Pithon Street Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601 Phone 337-721-3520 Website http://www.calcasieu.gov
Employer
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
Salary
$15.93 - $22.52 Hourly
Location
Animal Services - (OJJS TEC Building), LA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00046
Department
Animal Services
Opening Date
03/17/2026
Closing Date
5/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Summary
This is the second of five levels in the Administrative Support series. Incumbents provide routine, and some non-routine clerical support to a department or function. Responsibilities may include collecting and reviewing data; calculating non-routine payments; making travel arrangements; reviewing and reconciling travel expenses; updating and maintaining records and data; creating documents and correspondence; and performing the duties of the lower level.
Examples of Duties
(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)
Organizes and maintains files, which includes creating and maintaining confidential department/employee files; filing documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other prescribed methods.
Composes a variety of standard and/or specialized correspondence, reports, documents, applications, forms, memos, and/or other applicable materials.
May review and reconcile travel expenses; ensures compliance with travel policies.
Collects and reviews data for accuracy and reasonableness.
Calculates, accepts, and receipts non-routine payments.
Interacts in a positive manner on internal and external requests.
Maintain detailed records of department files.
Assist in solving issues that may arise.
May complete lower level administrative duties within area of assignment.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), two years of customer service or office experience and specialized departmental knowledge or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE
Modern office procedures and equipment;
Recordkeeping principles;
Basic mathematical concepts;
English language, grammar, and punctuation;
Filing systems;
Customer service principles;
Computers and related software applications.
SKILLS
Maintaining records and files;
Performing mathematical calculations;
Applying policies and procedures;
Compiling date and preparing reports;
Providing customer service;
Using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
Maintaining databases;
Composing, proofreading, and editing documents;
Using computers and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
WORK SCHEDULES
Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:
Part-time
Full-time
Temporary
Rotating shifts
12-hour shifts
4/10s
9/80s
5/8s
VACATION Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment. SICK LEAVE Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment. OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave
HOLIDAYS
Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mardi Gras Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day & Friday after
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
One (1) Personal Day
RETIREMENT
Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.
SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP
Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM
The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.
ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC
Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental Life and AD & D
Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.
VISION
A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.
MAJOR MEDICAL
Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.
DISCOUNTS
Dell Computers
Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.
Verizon Wireless
Offers employee discounts for wireless service.
Sprint
Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.
AT&T
Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.
My Phone MD
630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C Lake Charles (337) 478-0808 lakecharles@myphonemd.net Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
Fix My Phone
3467 Nelson Road Lake Charles (337) 564-6997 www.fixmyphone.com Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes
No
02 Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Yes
No
03 Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?
Yes
No
* Required Question
Employer Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Address 1015 Pithon Street Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601 Phone 337-721-3520 Website http://www.calcasieu.gov