Administrative Program Specialist A Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Administrative Program Specialist A 
Salary $3,127.00

• $6,136.

00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 419-209180-KPG Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 06/10/2025 Closing Date 6/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
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About this Job This vacancy is located in the Capitol Detail Section in the Office of State Police located in East Baton Rouge Parish.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Selected Core Competencies:

• Communicating Effectively:

  The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

• Managing Resources:

  The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.

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Thinking Critically:

The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

• Acting with

Ethics and Integrity:

The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

• Demonstrating Initiative:

  The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

• Displaying Professionalism:

  The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

• Managing Meetings:

  The ability to conduct a meeting and manage others to accomplish the results needed in the allotted amount of time.

• Managing Projects:

  The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline.

• Managing Time:

  The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.

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Networking:

The ability to intentionally develop or maintain relationships with internal partners, external partners, and professional contacts. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in administrative services; 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:

EXAMPLES OF WORK

EXAMPLES

BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

Performs responsible duties related to the proper operation, coordination, and management of at least two of the following administrative functions: Laundry, Mail Operations, Printing, Telecommunications, Vehicle Management, Dietary, Facility Maintenance, Risk Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Records Management, Rentals and Leases, Safety, Security, Budget, Contracts/Grants, Fiscal Management (payroll, payables, receivables, etc.), Information Technology, and Personnel.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Manages the operations of a departmental or statewide program, including fiscal responsibility for purchasing and budgetary reporting. Establishes, implements, and revises (as necessary) the program’s standards and guidelines. Coordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc. Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program. Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations. Administers contracts (such as property leases and service agreements) as they pertain to the program. May supervise a small program support staff. May require a special license and/or continuing education in the program field. May serve as a member of a board or committee relevant to the program’s mission.

Position-Specific Details:

The Administrative Program Specialist-A (pay grade level AS-613) has a minimum rate of $1,443.20-bi-weekly/$3,127.00-monthly.

• This position is only open to current permanent classified DPS-Office of State Police employees
• The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link 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 by selecting the ‘Applications’ link after logging into their account. For more information, please contact:

Department of Public Safety ATTN:

Human Resources/Kristin Garcia

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Fax:

225-922-0528
kristin.garcia@la.gov Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcript at the time of application. The equivalency evaluation and transcript can be attached to the electronic application, mailed, or faxed to (225) 925-3970. Applications submitted without the above documents will not be considered.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING ALL SECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation. All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s). This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Employer
State of Louisiana
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802