Posting number: ORSS1234-227241-101226KK
Department: Louisiana Works
Job classification: ORS SPECIALIST 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Investigative, Miscellaneous
Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.
The ORS Specialist 1/2/3/4 will assist with wage audits and identity verifications to expedite claims processing and ensure cases are referred to adjudication promptly. Timely completion of these verifications can improve federal performance measures, including first-pay promptness and non-monetary time lapse. Additionally, the position gathers necessary information and processes wage audit cases to completion, helping reduce the improper payment rate and strengthen program integrity.
OUIA oversees Louisiana’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program, which provides temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. The office manages the full UI lifecycle, including employer tax collection, benefit claims processing, fraud prevention, and appeals.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Three years of experience in unemployment insurance, workforce development programs, workers’ compensation, administrative services, or social services; OR
Six years of full-time 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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
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No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
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Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154
Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.
The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.
