INTAKE SPECIALIST Job Listing at City of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA (Job ID 2500314-1)

Description

Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR

Job Title: INTAKE SPECIALIST
Type of Vacancy: Open Competitive 2 Vacancies
Job Opening No.: 2500314-1
Job Code: 2112
Work Location: EMPLOY BR-YOUTH PROGRAM
Starting Salary: $12.1498 Hourly / $25,271 Annually
Pay Grade: 1110
Application Dates: 07/18/2025 - 07/24/2025
Application Times: Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a higher classification, performs advanced level clerical work involving moderately complex work methods and problems. Work involves a variety of clerical and beginning level administrative support duties requiring decision-making in accordance with departmental policies and practices, as well as confidentiality. Responsibilities include receiving applications and verifying information for determination and recommendation of eligibility in federal prograIncumbents in this classification exercise some independent judgment. Work is reviewed through conferences and results obtained. Performs other work as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, supplemented by courses in business, and three years of experience in a variety of responsible clerical duties.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS
Position(s) may require passing a word processing, spreadsheet, and/or other computer skill test(s).

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
None.

EXAMINATION
Advanced Clerical examination required (may take up to 2 ½ hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance. *Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.

APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.