ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST A

Administrative Program Specialist

The Office of Workforce Development is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state's economic growth.

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain, maintain, or advance in competitive integrated employment and achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with businesses and other community resources.

We are dedicated to empowering Louisianans to achieve self-sufficiency, supporting businesses with skilled talent, fostering a thriving workforce, and strengthening our communities across the state.

Every individual is provided with the skills and opportunities needed to pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers, and every employer thrives with access to a highly skilled workforce.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies :

• Displaying expertise : The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
• Making accurate judgments : The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Using data : The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

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 duties :

Position specific details :

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Appointment type : Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. 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.

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.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact Heather Courville at hcourville@lwc.la.gov.