The Division of Administration / Office of State Register has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-615.
The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following :
Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
Development of the state budget
Providing technology services
Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about clear communication? As a State Register Assistant Editor 1 , you'll play a key role in editing and publishing the Louisiana Register and Administrative Code—vital resources that shape state law. You'll work independently on monthly production projects, collaborate with agency liaisons on rulemaking decisions, and ensure documents meet formatting standards. From emergency postings to long-term code compilations, your work helps keep Louisiana’s administrative law documents accurate, accessible, and up to date. Be at the heart of state governance—apply today!
Four years of experience in information or editorial writing, education, library services or marketing; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus one year of experience in informational or editorial writing, education, library services or marketing; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in informational or editorial writing, education, library services or marketing.
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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties :
Works independently in the monthly Louisiana Register production projects for web-based publication. Confers with agency personnel concerning corrections to their proposed submittals before they are publicly declared. Edits administrative law documents, assures correct codification of documents, and performs tasks related to the storage, retrieval, processing, and printing of computer-generated files for the Louisiana Register on a customized automated document processing system.
Works independently in monthly editing projects for public announcement / review of new Louisiana Administrative Code compilations. Operates a complex customized processing system for storage, retrieval, processing, and compiling of computer-generated files for the Louisiana Administrative Code. Responsibilities include editing administrative law documents, codifying documents, assisting the Louisiana Administrative Code Editor in monitoring computer process flow during book production, preparing administrative law documents and publications for permanent archiving according to the mandates of the Administrative Procedure Act, and preparing and maintaining back-up files. Works independently on the ongoing compilation of the Louisiana Administrative Code, inserting amendments, editing, and preparing the Louisiana Administrative Code for electronic publishing on the World Wide Web, under the guidance of the Louisiana Administrative Code Editor.
Initiates and develops agency rulemaking projects. The incumbent regularly confers with agency rulemaking liaisons on rule-making decisions regarding administrative rule submissions for publication / public dissemination; works with rule writers throughout the rulemaking process to ensure agencies have submitted rules which conform to specifications in accordance with office policy and the Administrative Procedure Act. Maintains contact with agency liaisons throughout the process to ensure completeness and accuracy. The incumbent has complete oversight for managing and implementing all such projects.
Edits and interacts with agency liaisons in responding to emergency situations requiring immediate rulemaking and posting on our website for public dissemination.
Assists the Louisiana Administrative Code Editor in meetings with first and middle level management personnel of state agencies, representatives of judicial and legislative bodies, and other interested parties to discuss plans, issues, and administrative problems in carrying out the provisions of the statutes, clarifying facts, procedures, and circumstances surrounding problems.
Assists the Louisiana Administrative Code Editor in discussions with management to resolve highly complex problems, provide technical assistance, and recommend alternatives in operations.
Performs duties contributing to the overall daily operations of the Office of the State Register, as assigned.
Position-Specific Details : Appointment Type : This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent status Division of Administration employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
Louisiana is a “State as a Model Employer” for People with Disabilities.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
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.
For further information about thisposting, please contact :
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration / Office of Human Resources
Email : Erica.Gay@la.gov
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Register • Baton Rouge, LA, United States