Job Details

About This Job

The Administrative Hearings Division (AHD) of the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC or Commission) is primarily responsible for compiling accurate and complete records of proceedings before the Commission.

The incumbent serves as an LPSC Court Reporter and adheres to professional standards of court reporting by utilizing electronic recording equipment to produce verbatim transcripts of all public hearings and meetings presided over by the five elected LPSC Commissioners, all adjudicatory hearings and oral arguments presided over by the Administrative Law Judges, and technical conferences conducted by the Commission's Office of General Counsel. A strong command of punctuation is very useful in this position.

Core Competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• 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.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

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:

• The position is public-facing during hearings and meetings and you must be able to present a professional image and work professionally.
• Day to day you will use the weekly schedule to guide you on what meetings or hearings you are assigned to cover.
• You will test recording equipment before each hearing/meeting, set up for the hearing/meeting, cover the hearing/meeting, and the transcribe the hearing/meeting using For The Record for audio playback and a foot pedal.
• During the hearing/meeting you will receive exhibits filed into the record, often confidential, so you must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• You will also assist team members in reviewing/proofreading their transcripts for thoroughness and appropriate punctuation.
• Will have occasional travel out of town to cover an out-of-town public meeting.
• Serve as backup to supervisor as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional

Career Progression: This position provides the opportunity to advance within the division.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

How To Apply:

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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Sara Simpson

Louisiana Public Service Commission

Sara.simpson@la.gov

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