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
222684
Department
LA State Board of Social Work Examiners
Opening Date
06/24/2026
Closing Date
7/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
The Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners exists because the legislature declared to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper practice of social work, a proper regulatory authority must be established and adequately provided for.
Public...Protection...Profession
Protecting the Public and Upholding the Integrity of the Profession
About this Position:
An ideal applicant would possess the following competencies:
Accepting Direction:The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
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.
Acting Decisively:The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: The ability to identify and understand emotions in oneself and others and use that understanding to manage one's behavior and relationships.
Demonstrating Initiative:The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.
Displaying Professionalism:The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Managing Time:The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure the timely completion of work goals.
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:
As an Administrative Program Specialist, you will:
The Administrative Program Specialist assists with the management of numerous administrative programs and functions for the agency, which include, but are not limited to: meeting preparations, human resources, bookkeeping, complaints, procurement, property control, record retention, printing, and compliance. The person in this position works closely with the Board's Administrator and manages the numerous reports required by state law, state programs, keeping the Board in compliance with all requirements.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a CPG
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Emily DeAngelo
Louisiana State Board of Social Work
225-756-3470
edeangelo@labswe.org
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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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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MPr: Managing Projects - How well do you plan and manage projects to meet goals, timelines, and deliverables?
I struggle to plan or coordinate projects and often have difficulty managing teams, resources, or communication.
I complete basic project tasks with support, but I may miss deadlines or struggle to resolve issues.
I create project plans, manage risks, work well with teams, communicate clearly, and track progress against milestones.
I lead large or complex projects, plan ahead for risks, guide others, and use lessons learned to improve future project outcomes.
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MPr: Managing Projects - 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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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.
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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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