Administrative Coordinator 3
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Administrative Coordinator 3
Salary
$2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly
Location
Woodworth, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OMF-50539800-2.24.26-TW
Department
DAF-Agriculture and Forestry
Opening Date
02/25/2026
Closing Date
3/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
Job Number: OMF-50539800-2.24.26-TW
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
This position is located in the Office of Management & Finance - Indian Creek Division, in Woodworth, Louisiana in Rapides Parish.
Why Join Us?
Contribute to a mission-driven organization that serves communities across Louisiana
Enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team
LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.
Core Competencies:
Accepting Direction- The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Demonstrating Accountability- The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
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.
Preferred Competencies:
Adapting to Change- The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
Building and Supporting Teams- The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Communicating Effectively- The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers- The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Managing Systems- The ability to influence how people, processes, tools, and technology interact as an integrated system to support teams and achieve organizational outcomes.
Managing Time- The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.
Solving Problems- The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
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=168060) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
The purpose of this position is to perform essential administrative duties in support of the day-to-day operations, administration, and maintenance of the Indian Creek Recreation Area, which is operated by Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry. The Indian Creek Lake and Recreation Area includes a 2,250-acre lake, 100 acres od developed recreation facilities, and a 250-acre primitive camping area.
Performs customer service to a high degree of excellence.
Operates the welcome station (fee station) at the park entrance.
Register overnight guests.
Collect fees for daily use customers and overnight guests.
Answers questions and provides information about accommodations and amenities, policies, procedures, laws, fees, general tourist information; enforces rules as necessary.
Performs varies administrative tasks such as answering telephone calls and processing incoming mail.
Sorts, files, and distributes general correspondence, human resources memoranda, emails, and faxed documents.
Operates general office equipment to include computer, copier, fax, calculator, etc.
Serves as back up time administrator and as such compiles, verifies, and enters employee time records and payroll corrections in HCM; process the necessary time administration reports and maintains documentation in accordance with LDAF records retention schedule.
May compile data and/or prepare daily and/or weekly revenue and visitation reports.
Assists in completing daily bank deposits, when directed; ensures proper documentation is submitted for reconciliation.
Assists in the purchasing of materials and supplies, as needed.
Posts on social media; ensures information is professional, accurate, and grammatically correct.
Performs regular overall site inspections.
Maintains cleanliness of fee station.
Conducts educational programs for the guests during set times, or as needed.
Ensures equipment used for programs is maintained and returned in working order.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
NOTE: The incumbent may be required to work a rotating schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. May also be required to report to after-hour emergency calls.
Functional Requirements:
Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Walking and standing (8 hours)
Climbing stairs and occasionally ladders
Lifting items such as tools, computer, scanner, luggage and other items used to travel and perform duties/attend class throughout the state
Drive a vehicle to perform duties throughout the state
Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time
Working with or operating hand, electrical or power tools
Operating and climbing on and off transport, tractor, or ATV
Environmental Factors:
Occasional excessive heat and humidity
Working indoors and outdoors
Occasional working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time
Frequently required to wear appropriate safety protection
Exposed to chemicals, fertilizers and other agricultural materials
Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Full-time- t his position may be filled by probation or by promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status.
Applicants who are not permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a probationary period up to 24 months.
Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tiffany Waddell- HR Analyst
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment a nd discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.
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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To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with the LDAF? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt niece and nephew.
Yes
No
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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanent status?
Yes
No
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Are you an employee of LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry? (indicate hire date)
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
Yes
No
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The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Management prohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one-year period from operating a state-owned vehicle. Based on this information; will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle? (use when driving is a requirement of the position).
Yes
No
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Adapting to Change - How well do you stay flexible and adjust your behavior or work when things change?
I resist change, struggle to adjust, and my performance suffers.
I accept change with help and adjust slowly.
I adjust quickly and stay effective during change.
I lead through change and help others stay grounded and flexible.
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Adapting to Change - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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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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Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?
I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
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Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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Focusing on Customers - How well do you understand and meet the needs of internal or external customers?
I struggle to understand customer needs, provide clear information, or resolve issues.
I respond to customer needs with some support and build basic working relationships.
I understand customer needs, communicate clearly, and deliver timely, reliable service.
I anticipate customer needs, build trust, and deliver personalized, proactive service.
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Focusing on Customers - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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: Managing Time - How well do you manage your time, meet deadlines, and prioritize your work?
I miss deadlines, struggle to prioritize, and don't use tools to manage my time.
I complete some tasks but need reminders or get distracted by low-priority activities.
I plan and complete work on time using tools and strategies to stay focused and on track.
I balance competing demands, adapt to shifting priorities, and model strong time habits under pressure.
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Managing Time - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.
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State of Louisiana
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Phone
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Website
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