Administrative Program Specialist-A Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5061437) Apply  Administrative Program Specialist-A Salary $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 419-212408-KPG Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 09/02/2025 Closing Date 9/7/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Special Investigations Division The Special Investigations Division is comprised of and responsible for the following sections/units/programs: + Special Investigations Unit This section is comprised of the three following units/programs: + Technical Support Unit + Special Victims Unit + Insurance Fraud / Auto Theft Unit (IFAT) (https://lsp.org/ifu/) + Louisiana Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children + Cyber Crimes Unit The Special Investigative Section is seeking an Administrative Program Specialist A to manage administrative functions, including payroll, purchasing, and other support responsibilities for the section. This position uses the Louisiana State Civil Service Hiring Framework System and is looking for applicants for the following Competencies: 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. Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Preferred Competencies: Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Adapting to Change:The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal. Developing Performance: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time. Leveraging Technology: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals. Managing Stakeholders:The ability to identify and to respond to the sometimes competing perspectives, agendas, and expectations of different parties. Managing Systems:The ability to predict and manage the effects of actions on interrelated or interacting components of a team, department, or organization. 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168090) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Administrative Functions: -Performs responsible duties related to the proper operation, coordination, and management of at least two of the following administrative functions: -Records Management, 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. -Coordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc. -Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Classified- Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply”link (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana) 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA. 70896 Email: kristin.garcia@la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services? + Yes + No 02 If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A. 03 ADi: Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction + 3= I can accept direction + 4= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction 04 ADi: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 AC: Rate your ability to adapt to change based on our definition: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable adapting to change + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to adapt to change + 3= I can adapt to change + 4= I can adapt to change and help others improve their ability to adapt to change 06 AC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07 CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively + 3= I can communicate effectively + 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication 08 CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09 Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add before submitting. + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email