Administrative Program Specialist B Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5010494) Apply  Administrative Program Specialist B Salary $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 419-210761-KC Department DPS-Office of State Police Opening Date 07/17/2025 Closing Date 7/24/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job FUNCTION OF WORK: The Emergency Services Unit (ESU) is statutorily responsible for investigating hazardous materials and explosives incidents, determining cause, and the enforcement of the Louisiana Hazardous Materials and Explosives Regulations. Additionally, ESU is the administrator of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant (HMEP) which allows ESU to instruct the responders of the state in the proper ways to respond to chemical/weapons of mass destruction incidents. The incumbent should be proficient in budget. administration, contracts and grants management, or similar fields and must possess effective oral/written communication skills; strong analytical skills; the ability to work independently; and effective interpersonal skills. This vacancy is located in the Special Operations and Emergency Unit of the Office of Louisiana State Police. This position may be filled as a classified position as a job appointment, probational and/or promotional opportunity. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: + Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. + Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced 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=168100) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Performs responsible duties related to the proper operation, coordination, and management of at least two of the following administrative functions: Serve as the ESU Grants Assistant Coordinator for the Hazardous Materials Preparedness (HMEP) Grant, under the command the Emergency Services Unit, which allows ESU to train all public safety agencies on how to perform hazardous materials emergency response within the state of Louisiana. To assist the single point of contact for ESU regarding the application and awarding of the HMEP grant. Perform prospect research, meets with federal and/or private funding entities to initiate negotiations for obtaining funding foe ESU. Makes independent decisions regarding awards of funds received and communicates same to grantors. Ensure that the Unit Executive Officer. or Commander, is informed of procedures, progress and developments regarding projects funded and the monthly status of grants, awards for projections and development of any budget adjustments necessary for the acceptance of new funds. Position-Specific Details: Because the duties and responsibilities are so complex and highly-fiscal in nature, the incumbent will receive direct supervision from the ESU Lieutenant. This is an exceptionally responsible position located in the TESS/ESU of the Office of State Police. 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. 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For more information, please contact: Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Kelsey Campbell P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 Fax: 225-922-0528 Kelsey.Campbell@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 Rate your ability to act decisively based on our definition: The ability to make decisions quickly and + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting decisively. + I have limited experience or require assistance to act decisively. + I can act decisively. + I can act decisively and help others improve their ability to act decisively. 02 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03 Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively. + I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively. + I can communicate effectively. + I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication. 04 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 Rate your ability to demonstrate initiative based on our definition: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable demonstrating initiative. + I have limited experience or require assistance to demonstrate initiative. + I can demonstrate initiative. + I can and help others improve their ability to demonstrate initiative. 06 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07 Rate your ability to display professionalism based on our definition: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying professionalism. + I have limited experience or require assistance to display professionalism. + I can display professionalism. + I can display professionalism and help others improve their ability to display professionalism. 08 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09 Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures. + I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures. + I can follow policies and procedures. + I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures. 10 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 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