Administrative Program Specialist A

Thibodaux, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 3127 - 6136

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the states renewable natural resources including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science accurate information and technology.

This position is located in the Enforcement Division within the Office of the Secretary. The incumbent of this position will assist in addressing the challenges of recruiting and retaining a diverse and effective workforce. This includes but not limited to identifying and attracting talent from a diverse pool ensuring every candidate is treated fairly verifying that the application and screening process is bias-free working closely with human resources participate in establishing policies that enhance the agencys hiring process and indirectly supervising personnel responsible for other talent acquisition functions.

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.

Displaying Expertise:The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training

Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Selected 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.

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.

Following Policies and Procedures: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.

Managing Budgets:The ability to be a good steward of state resources by effectively managing allocated funds.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelors 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:
As an Administrative Program Specialist A you will perform responsible duties related to :

payroll management
maintain files and report management
manages the operations of the Region 6 office including fiscal responsibility for purchasing and budgetary reporting
coordination of program information by maintaining databases and generating reports
maintaining information integrity
may present in workshops and meetings etc.
ensuring program compliance to Federal and State Regulations

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational Promotional or Job Appointment

Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.

Location:This position is located within the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Secretary in Thibodeaux.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

*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.

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.

Contact Information:

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge LA 70898

Consuello Brown

Required Experience:

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