Executive Staff Officer

About This Job

Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.

Office of Workers’ Compensation – Division:
Hearings –

Location:

East Baton Rouge Parish

The Louisiana Works is seeking an Executive Staff Officer to join the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA). The OWCA oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, supporting early return-to-work efforts and improving workplace safety. The incumbent reports to the Chief Judge of the OWCA and manages complex programs, budgets, grants, and relationships with leadership and agencies.

• Develop current and long‑range plans, policies, and procedures for managing agency programs.
• Respond proactively to audit findings, programmatic challenges and issues.
• Map out project and program schedules, identifying needed resources and working with internal and external teams to ensure state compliance.
• Serve as primary floor warden and safety training coordinator.
• Coordinate property accountability and accurate accounting & payroll.

• Six years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus two years of experience in administrative services.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full‑time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, which substitutes for up to four years of experience.

Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

No Civil Service test score is required. To apply, click the “Apply” link above and complete the electronic application. Applicants must submit the necessary education and experience information; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application sections. All selected applicants must undergo drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
kdkennedy

The Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and a SAME agency that 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.

Insurance Coverage – More information can be found at /
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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.

Retirement – State employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems, including the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS), the Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana, and the Louisiana School Employees Retirement System. Additional information is available on the respective system websites.

State employees earn sick and annual leave, which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Accrual rates increase with years of service.

Applicants may be required to answer application questions related to experience and regulatory impact. Further information about eligibility and staff policies can be found on the current job opportunities page.