• Administrative Program Specialist A

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


    Administrative Program Specialist A

     

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    Administrative Program Specialist A

     

    Salary

     

    $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    Baton Rouge, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Classified

     

    Job Number

    419-214096-JAS

    Department

     

    DPS-Office of State Police

     

    Opening Date

     

    10/23/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

     

    The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory is a part of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Since its inception in 1937, the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory has been committed to providing the highest quality of professional forensic services to the State of Louisiana. This commitment includes applying sound scientific principles in all analyses, being responsive to our customers, conducting our operations in a fair and objective manner, and being a leader in advancing forensic science.

     

    The mission of the laboratory is to assist local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in Louisiana in the investigation of criminal activity by providing accurate and timely scientific analysis of physical evidence and reporting the results of those analyses to appropriate entities in the criminal justice community. Forensic scientists at the laboratory perform scientific examinations of evidence and can provide assistance in the actual collection of evidence at crime scenes when requested.

     

    Laboratory personnel also provide expert testimony in criminal court on their findings when requested. Analyses performed at the laboratory are often the definitive factor in proving the guilt or innocence of persons charged with criminal acts.

    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.

     

    Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

    Selected Preferred Competencies:

    Demonstrating Accountability : The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.

     

    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.

     

    Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.

     

    Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems.

     

    Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the 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:

    -Coordinates and maintains the specialized computer program for Sexual Assault Kit Tracking to include procurement, end user management, maintenance, and auditing.

     

    -Prepares, monitors, and analyzes the business unit's annual budget with LSPCL Administration (personnel, logistical support, equipment/supplies, contract costs, income, etc.)

     

    -Prepares, edits, tabulates, and revises statistical information regarding LSPCL Operations budget.

     

    -Creates and maintains receipts for payment of invoices through LaCarte or LaGov

     

    -Assists with special projects delegated by the Supervisor, deputy director, or director of the lab.

     

    -Oversees payroll operations for the ECU and Crime Lab units, ensuring that entries are correct and timely.

    Position-Specific Details:

    Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

     

    Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group

     

    Work Schedule : Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

     

    Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. It can range anywhere from $37,523 up to a maximum of $73, 632.

     

    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 (http://Laworks.net) 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 not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

    Contact Information:

    For further information about this vacancy, contact:

    Joel Sunsin

     

    Human Resources/Analyst A

    Ph: 225-925-6068

    Email: [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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    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

     

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    CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

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    DIn: 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.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable demonstrating initiative

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to demonstrate initiative

    + 3= I can demonstrate initiative

    + 4= I can and help others improve their ability to demonstrate initiative

     

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    DIn: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

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    SP: Rate your ability to solve problems based on our definition: The ability to discover solutions to problems.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable solving problems

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to solve problems

    + 3= I can solve problems

    + 4= I can solve problems and help others improve their ability to solve problems

     

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    TCr: Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically

    + 3= I can think critically

    + 4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically

     

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    TCr: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

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    TS: Rate your ability to think strategically based on our definition: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking strategically

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think strategically

    + 3= I can think strategically

    + 4= I can think strategically and help others improve their ability to think strategically

     

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    TS: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

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    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

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