Administrative Program Specialist C

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER

St. Gabriel, LA

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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

The incumbent of this position serves as a key advisor and special assistant to the Deputy Warden at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. In this role, the incumbent supports the Warden by coordinating with and evaluating the operations of multiple major departments to ensure alignment with institutional goals and the broader objectives of state government. The position requires daily execution of highly complex and confidential administrative assignments.

To be effective, the incumbent must maintain comprehensive knowledge of Department of Corrections regulations and institutional policies that govern the overall function and operation of the facility.

Why work for DOC?

• 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.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Five years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus one year of experience in administrative services. 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:

• Serve as a confidential liaison to the Warden. As a member of the facility's executive staff, the incumbent will attend private meetings, receive and communicate (orally and in writing) highly sensitive and confidential information, and be solely responsible for maintaining confidential materials.
• Coordinate, manage and monitor the entire Inmate Disciplinary Appeals program at EHCC by serving as consultant, demonstrator and resource person that will independently make decisions regarding the outcome of the appeal (decision) verifying compliance with rules, departmental regulations and the Warden's…