Disaster Recovery Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5062496) Apply  Disaster Recovery Specialist Salary $4,156.53 - $8,181.33 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number DRU 082925 ERG Department Division of Administration Division Disaster Recovery Unit Opening Date 08/29/2025 Closing Date 9/12/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The Division of Administration/Disaster Recover Unit (DRU) has a vacancy. This job is Unclassified. The Louisiana Office of Community Development-Disaster Recovery (LOCD-DR) is the administrating agency of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grants allocated to the state. The projects and programs funded by these grants address the long-term recovery and resilience of communities affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters. OCD’s administration includes program design, implementation and close-out of programs representing a total portfolio of over $20 billion. This is a professional position designed to implement disaster recovery programs under the Louisiana Office of Community Development-Disaster Recovery (LOCD-DR). The position will oversee or assist in the administration of disaster recovery programs in observance of federal and state statutory requirement and regulations and policies. This position requires a particular knowledge of aspects of disaster recovery, disaster CDBG programs, FEMA programs and other federal and state recovery initiatives and key disaster recovery entities and organizations. The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following: + Overseeing the state’s capital construction program + Working to provide state and federal grants for community development + Development of the state budget + Providing technology services + Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services + Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional level experience in managing infrastructure projects and/or economic development projects A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience or two (2) years for specialized degree in related field. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Community Development Block Grant Knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program Professional experience with communications/public relations Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Job Duties and Other Information Essential Functions (Duties are illustrative and not comprehensive. Responsibilities may vary with individual assignment.) Provides technical assistance to grantees, to assure that all projects and expenditures comply with federal rules and regulations and program agreements. Provide specialized guidance on recovery program areas, as it relates to policy and implementation. Assists the division in interpretation and understanding of specialized program directives, best practices, applicable regulations, and legislation. Coordinates with key partners and agencies for special disaster recovery needs and in the area of specific technical expertise. Provides highly responsible and complex technical support in specialized recovery effort to division Director or designee and OCD management. Position-Specific Details: Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email: Erica.Gay@la.gov Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. 01 Do you have knowledge of Community Development Block Grant– Disaster Recovery? + Yes + No 02 Do you knowledge of Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program? + Yes + No 03 Do you professional experience with communications/public relations? + 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