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COASTAL RESOURCES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1-3 (ADMINISTRATIVE)

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COASTAL RESOURCES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1-3 (ADMINISTRATIVE)

Salary

$43,492.80 - $68,688.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

CPRA- 214650

Department

GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Opening Date

11/07/2025

Closing Date

11/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is seeking a motivatedCoastal Resources Program Specialistto join the Planning and Research Division. This position supports the administration of contracts, grants, and budget activities that advance the State’s mission to protect, restore, and enhance Louisiana’s coastal resources. The ideal candidate will perform advanced programmatic and administrative duties while providing confidential support to the Division Administrator.

An ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

+ 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.

+ 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.

Preferred Competencies:

+ Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

+ Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in an environmental program; 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=162260) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Serves as the confidential personal assistant to the Planning & Research Division Chief

+ Corresponds with stakeholders on behalf of the Planning & Research Division Chief via phone, email, and in-person visitors

+ Maintains Outlook Calendar on behalf of the Planning & Research Division Chief

+ Drafts and prepares letters, and memos accurately and in compliance with appropriate guidance/directives

+ Manages all travel planning and documentation for the Administrator and Division staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance by reviewing travel authorizations and expense reports, verifying charge codes, and submitting reimbursement requests to the appropriate fiscal representative.

+ Responsible for fulfilling all purchasing needs and maintaining inventory records on behalf of the Division

+ Prepares, maintains and submits all necessary paperwork for purchasing

+ Coordinates with the agency’s Support Services section to determine and order all equipment needs

+ Serves as the timekeeper by reviewing and ensuring accuracy of payroll entries for all employees in the Planning & Research Division

+ Coordinates with HR and the appropriate manager/supervisor to prepare and ensure all HR paperwork is accurate

+ Prepares and monitors professional service contracts, interagency agreements, and grants in accordance with state laws and CPRA policies; tracks approvals, coordinates with public and private partners, ensures accurate cost allocations using LAGov, and assists senior staff with contract management and reporting.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Coastal Resources Program Specialist 1, Coastal Resources Program Specialist 2, or Coastal Resources Program Specialist 3 depending on level of experience.

Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Compensation: The maximum salary for the Coastal Resources Program Specialist 3 is $78,624 annually.

There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:

Coastal Resources Program Specialist 1 $1,672.80

Coastal Resources Program Specialist 2 $1,789.60

Coastal Resources Program Specialist 3 $1,915.20

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:

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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