COMMERCIAL SPECIALIST A, B, or C, Baton Rouge

About this Job The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections and preserves, presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history. The Secretary of State's Commercial Division is hiring multiple Commercial Specialists to master Louisiana commercial laws, research business records, and provide top-tier customer service via email, phone, and in person. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. 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. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in the examination, research, processing, verification, legal formation, or maintenance of records of corporations, partnerships, trademarks, or limited liability companies; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. 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: Learn/understand Louisiana Commercial Laws. Research business entity records. Provide proper maintenance of records. Customer Service duties via email, telephone and/or in person. Verify database information. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Commercial Specialist A, B or C. Division: Commercial Division / Multiple Vacancies Location: Secretary of State, Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA. 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 islocated under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. * Contact Information : For further information about this vacancy, contact: Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist Secretary of State Nancy Landry Human Resource Division P. O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.