ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST B

Administrative Program Specialist B

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is seeking a motivated Administrative Program Specialist B in the Lafayette Regional Office (LRO), Operations Division. This position supports all administrative tasks and programs in the LRO.

An ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
• An advanced 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 Duties:

• Serves as the first point of contact for the Lafayette Regional Office (LRO)
• • Corresponds with stakeholders via phone, email, and in-person visitors
  • Maintains meeting room calendars
  • Reports network or computer access related issues.
  • Coordinates with building administrator relative to maintenance issues to resolve problems and restore services.
• Drafts and prepares letters, memos, and travel requests
• • Obtains all necessary signatures for approval
  • Makes hotel, vehicle, and airline reservations when necessary for travel
• Serves as the LRO's point of contact with the agency's Human Resources (HR) section for all routine personnel matters
• • Serves as the timekeeper by reviewing and ensuring accuracy of payroll entries for all employees in the LRO
  • Coordinates with HR and the appropriate manager/supervisor to prepare and ensure all HR paperwork is accurate
  • Provides all new hires with HR paperwork and ensures paperwork is delivered securely and timely to the Baton Rouge office
  • Assists with the required quarterly safety meetings
• Responsible for fulfilling all purchasing needs on behalf of the LRO
• • Prepares, maintains and submits all necessary paperwork for purchasing
  • Coordinates with the agency's Support Services section to determine and order special equipment needs (boats, boat trailers, motors, airboats, etc.)
  • Maintains all equipment maintenance agreements for computer needs, telecommunications, rentals and inventory
  • Maintains petty cash and prepares office supply requests.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees
• Maintains electronic files for reference
• Provides backup support to other Regional offices as necessary

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
• Office Location: 635 Cajundome Blvd Lafayette, LA 70506
• Compensation: The maximum salary for the Administrative Program Specialist-B is $78,790 annually.

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.
• * 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.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Contact Information:
• • If you have any questions, you may contact: Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
  • P.O. Box 44027
  • Baton Rouge, LA 70804
  • CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov

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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
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