• Executive Staff Officer

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Baton Rouge, LA)


    EXECUTIVE STAFF OFFICER

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    EXECUTIVE STAFF OFFICER

    Salary

     

    $45,972.00 - $90,216.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Baton Rouge, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Promotion

     

    Job Number

    CPRA- 215936

    Department

     

    GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

     

    Opening Date

     

    12/22/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    12/27/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

     

    The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is seeking a motivatedExecutive Staff Officer to join the Executive Division. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer for various projects and assignments related to the DWH oil spill, Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE Act), and all CPRA Grants/Awards. This position will also provide administrative support to the Executive Division staff and will have delegated authority from the Executive Director to handle grant-related approvals and responsibilities.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Six years of experience in administrative services; OR

    Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

    A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

     

    An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus two years of experience in administrative services.

    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=119760) .

     

    Job Duties and Other Information

    Job Duties:

    + Supports Executive Leadership in administering CPRA’s Deepwater Horizon (DWH) Oil Spill Program by coordinating NRDA, RESTORE Act, and NFWF activities; representing CPRA in interagency meetings; preparing and managing required documentation, approvals, contracts, grants, budgets, and administrative records; and ensuring compliance with the Oil Pollution Act and applicable state and federal regulations.

    + Provides comprehensive administrative coordination for grant awards by managing applications, awards, reporting, system access, and closeout; maintaining accurate records and tracking tools; reviewing and processing grant documents and amendments for compliance; monitoring deadlines and issuing reminders; and exercising delegated authority to submit and sign grant-related documents within online grant management systems.

    + Serves as Timekeeper by ensuring accurate and timely payroll entries in CATS; monitoring compliance with CPRA timekeeping procedures; advising supervisors on discrepancies; and providing guidance and training to staff on agency payroll policies, time sheets, and related documentation.

    Position-Specific Details:

    Appointment Type: Promotional

     

    Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802

     

    This position will be filled by Promotion of a permanent, classified CPRA employee.

     

    Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

     

    Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

    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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

    Contact Information:

    If you have any questions, you may contact:

    Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor

     
     

    Baton Rouge, LA 70804

     

    [email protected]

     

    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

     

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    State of Louisiana

     

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    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

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    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

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