Administrative Program Specialist-B

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

Baton Rouge, LA

This position is located in the Office of the Undersecretary - Facility Services.

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

This position will serve as Administrative Program Specialist responsible for Capital Outlay submission and tracking, emergency purchases, and tracking construction projects.

Culture : DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

Growth :
Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

Benefits : DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc.

Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Pursuing Professional Development: A personal commitment to take advantage of opportunities to increase your professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

• Four years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full‑time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
• An advanced 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Annual submission of Capital Outlay projects.
• Processing of emergency purchases.
• Tracking construction/repair project status and documentation.

Appointment Type: Promotion of a permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted, or may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by…