Administrative Program Specialist A

Posting number: 419-226980-KPG

Department: DPS-Office of State Police

Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-A

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Risk Management, Telecommunications, Miscellaneous, Purchasing, Customer Service, Records Management, Grants Administration, Office and Administrative Support, Database Administration, Payroll/Benefits Administration, Audit

The Louisiana State Police Investigative Support Section (ISS) has a vacancy for an Administrative Program Specialist-A. LSP ISS serves to provide personnel, analytical, and technical support for criminal investigations for law enforcement throughout the state. It is comprised of the Louisiana State Analytical and Fusion Exchange (LA-SAFE), the Louisiana Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children, and the Cyber Crime Unit. It also houses the program coordinators for troopers and investigators who conduct human trafficking, child exploitation, insurance fraud, and digital forensics investigations.

This Administrative Program Specialist-A position serves both administrative and program functions within LSP ISS. Duties include serving as a confidential assistant to the ISS Commander, coordinating ISS personnel matters with Human Resources and Civil Service, organizing various written agreements with other law enforcement agencies, assisting the Commander and section leaders with visibility and implementation of program goals, and other miscellaneous administrative duties.

• 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.

As an Administrative Program Specialist-A, you will assist with program operations, coordinate administrative functions, and ensure the effective implementation of policies and procedures to support organizational goals. In this role, you will:

• Supervise and manage administrative operations for the Investigative Support Section;
• Assist the ISS Commander as Executive Assistant with various internal and legislative committee duties;
• Prepare, review, and coordinate timely submission of correspondence, statistical reports, and special requests;
• Manage MOUs, timekeeping, and other administrative duties for the unit.

• Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type:This position is a promotional opportunity to current, permanent DPS employees.
• Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday—Friday Location: This vacancy is located in the Investigative Support Sectionin the Office of State Police located in EastBaton Rouge Parish. Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• 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 score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply”link 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 notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.