ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST C

 

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

 

DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE

Jackson, LA

 

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED BY PROMOTION

OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF

LA DPS&C – CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

 

This position may be filled as:

• DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

 

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT - Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

• Exams and License Requirements
  • Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for 8100-Professional Level Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy.  
  • If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
    • Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.
    • To claim this test exemption, mark this selection and any others on Agency-Wide Question “Check all that apply.”
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. 
• Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

 

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. 

• 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 answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• 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.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. 

 

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

 

 For information about this job posting contact:

Stephanie Simpson
Dixon Correctional Institute
Human Resources Department
Stephanie.Simpson@la.gov
Ph: 225.634.6209
Fax: 225.342.5968Function of Work:
To perform responsible, administrative functions in support of an organizational unit.

OR

To manage a specialized departmental or statewide program.

Level of Work:
Advanced.

Supervision Received:
General from higher-level supervisory personnel.

Supervision Exercised:
May supervise 1-2 lower level personnel.

Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Note: Agency impact, hierarchy, and reporting relationship patterns will be considered when making allocations to this level.

Differs from Administrative Program Specialist--B by the presence of a higher degree of complexity, impact, or independence in assigned duties and program areas.

Differs from Executive Staff Officer by the absence of responsibility for serving as special assistant to an Assistant Secretary or equivalent.ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Performs responsible duties related to the proper operation, coordination, and management of at least two of the following administrative functions:

Budget, Contracts/Grants, Fiscal Management (payroll, payables, receivables, etc.), Information Technology, and Personnel.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Manages the operations of a departmental or statewide program, including fiscal responsibility for purchasing and budgetary reporting.

Establishes, implements, and revises (as necessary) the program's standards and guidelines.

Coordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc.

Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program.

Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations.

Administers contracts (such as property leases and service agreements) as they pertain to the program.

May supervise a small program support staff.

May require a special license and/or continuing education in the program field.

May serve as a member of a board or committee relevant to the program's mission.

Salary : $3,410 - $6,689