ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST B

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST B

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

CPRA- 224300

Department

GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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

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 bachelors 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 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:

• Serves as the first point of contact for the New Orleans Regional Office (NORO)

• 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 NORO'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 NORO

• 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 NORO

• 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.

• Hires, trains, and supervises 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: 2045 Lakeshore Dr New Orleans, LA 70122

Compensation: The maximum salary for the Administrative Program Specialist-B is $78,790 annually.

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.

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

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

03

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm