Louisiana Staffing
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1 - WAE
Louisiana Staffing, Hammond, Louisiana, United States, 70403
Administrative Assistant 1 - Wae
Salary: $1,820.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly Location: Hammond, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 212420 Department: Hammond Housing Authority Opening Date: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 9/12/2025 11:59 PM Central Our Mission
It is the mission of the Hammond Housing Authority to contribute to growth in the lives of the residents of this community, while also increasing morale and dignity of all constituents, by engaging in productive and meaningful relationships, communication and education to improve the foundation of the important housing needs. This mission will be accomplished by the combined efforts of all stakeholders, including but not limited to, the families, the owners, and the employees all working together to provide an environment that sustains housing needs of the low, very low and extremely low income families. Additionally, the Hammond Housing Authority will increase its efforts to obtain additional programs that will encourage and assist these families in their journey to self sufficiency. Program objectives for the Hammond Housing Authority are to ensure clients obtain safe, decent and sanitary housing. The administration and staff will ensure that procedures and guidelines are clear and that requirements are met. About This Position
This position will be the first impression of the agency. You will greet clients on the front line, which will either be a walk-in, a phone call, or an email correspondence. This will require excellent social skills, verbal communication, and written communication on a highly professional level. You must also possess the ability to deescalate high conflict situations. All correspondence sent out from this agency is to be professional and properly produced, such as labels, envelopes, letter formatting, etc. 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: Maintain client records electronically, including scanning and organizing Field inbound and outbound communications, including phone, email and in-person Create and send correspondence, including mass mailings Maintains supervisor's calendar, as instructed, making appointments and arranging meeting rooms, and materials. May perform administrative functions such as payroll preparation, travel reports, supply requisitions, etc. Maintains files and reference manuals/materials; ensures confidentiality of information, as necessary. Sorts and distributes incoming mail. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Classified WAE Appointment Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression group. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. How To Apply
No Civil Service test score is required in order 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Jennifer Brunet Hammond Housing Authority jbrunet@hammondha.org (985) 345-2713 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 Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mardi Gras Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day 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), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Rate your ability to act with ethics and integrity based on our definition: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Rate your ability to demonstrate accountability based on our definition: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. Rate your ability to focus on customers based on our definition: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Rate your ability to leverage technology based on our definition: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals. Rate your ability to manage time based on our definition: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity. Rate your ability to use data based on our definition: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Rate your ability to value diversity based on our definition: The ability to develop an awareness of DEIBA challenges and craft personal plans that contribute to improving organizational cultures and environments.
Salary: $1,820.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly Location: Hammond, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 212420 Department: Hammond Housing Authority Opening Date: 09/02/2025 Closing Date: 9/12/2025 11:59 PM Central Our Mission
It is the mission of the Hammond Housing Authority to contribute to growth in the lives of the residents of this community, while also increasing morale and dignity of all constituents, by engaging in productive and meaningful relationships, communication and education to improve the foundation of the important housing needs. This mission will be accomplished by the combined efforts of all stakeholders, including but not limited to, the families, the owners, and the employees all working together to provide an environment that sustains housing needs of the low, very low and extremely low income families. Additionally, the Hammond Housing Authority will increase its efforts to obtain additional programs that will encourage and assist these families in their journey to self sufficiency. Program objectives for the Hammond Housing Authority are to ensure clients obtain safe, decent and sanitary housing. The administration and staff will ensure that procedures and guidelines are clear and that requirements are met. About This Position
This position will be the first impression of the agency. You will greet clients on the front line, which will either be a walk-in, a phone call, or an email correspondence. This will require excellent social skills, verbal communication, and written communication on a highly professional level. You must also possess the ability to deescalate high conflict situations. All correspondence sent out from this agency is to be professional and properly produced, such as labels, envelopes, letter formatting, etc. 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: Maintain client records electronically, including scanning and organizing Field inbound and outbound communications, including phone, email and in-person Create and send correspondence, including mass mailings Maintains supervisor's calendar, as instructed, making appointments and arranging meeting rooms, and materials. May perform administrative functions such as payroll preparation, travel reports, supply requisitions, etc. Maintains files and reference manuals/materials; ensures confidentiality of information, as necessary. Sorts and distributes incoming mail. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Classified WAE Appointment Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression group. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. How To Apply
No Civil Service test score is required in order 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Jennifer Brunet Hammond Housing Authority jbrunet@hammondha.org (985) 345-2713 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 Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mardi Gras Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day 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), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Rate your ability to act with ethics and integrity based on our definition: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Rate your ability to demonstrate accountability based on our definition: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. Rate your ability to focus on customers based on our definition: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Rate your ability to leverage technology based on our definition: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals. Rate your ability to manage time based on our definition: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity. Rate your ability to use data based on our definition: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Rate your ability to value diversity based on our definition: The ability to develop an awareness of DEIBA challenges and craft personal plans that contribute to improving organizational cultures and environments.