ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST A

Administrative Program Specialist A

Salary : $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : APSA-213776-100925-HC

Department : Louisiana Works

Division : Office of Workforce Development

Opening Date : 10 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

About This Job

Office of Workforce Development

Division : Louisiana Rehabilitation Services

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

This Administrative Program Specialist position is primarily responsible for the handling of and accounting for state-owned property assigned to Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS), which includes all functions of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and Randolph-Sheppard Program.

Mission

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.

Vision

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

Work in conjunction with LRS Staff and other assigned individuals to schedule delivery and / or retrieval of State equipment and property.

Travel statewide to deliver and retrieve property and equipment from LRS / Randolph Sheppard vending locations.

Maintain a safe driving record and obtain and / or maintain any required licenses / permits that may be required.

Gather facts, analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations on equipment and inventory procedures.

Practice safe handling and security of items for loading, unloading, and transportation.

Work cooperatively with Louisiana Works and Louisiana Property Assistance Agency (LPAA) Warehouse Managers to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.

Manage the oversight of LRS fleet vehicles statewide to ensure compliance with State regulations.

Maintains tracking of inspection stickers, registrations, and servicing needs such as oil changes, tire rotations, etc.

Conduct annual inventory of all LRS property.

Other duties as assigned and travel to be conducted as needed.

Position Specific Details

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

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

How To Apply

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

hcourville@lwc.la.gov

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities - TDD# 800-259-5154

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 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 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