Program Specialist 1

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Program Specialist 1

Salary

$38,813.00 - $81,682.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

111-185189-PTT

Department

GOV-Home Security and EP

Opening Date

10/19/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Supplemental Information

Please be certain to use an email address on the application submitted that is accessed often. If invited to interview, an impromptu skills assessment may be conducted and applicants will be required to bring the following attachments:

• Cover Letter (expressing interest and why you feel you are the best qualified candidate)

• Resume

This agency participates in the E-verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings used by GOHSEP.

Application Status MessageWhat it Means

Application received Your application has been submitted successfully.

Evaluating experience Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Eligible for consideration You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.

Referred to hiring manager for review Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.

Position filled Someone has been selected for the position.

Position cancelled The agency has decided not to fill the position.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

If you have any questions please contact Shanice Allen, HR Analyst

Email: Shanice.Allen3@la.gov

Benefits - Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to “make a difference” through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits and have access to a great professional development program.

Flexible Working Arrangements– The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies.

Professional Development -The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage.

Insurance Coverage –Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State’s own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at www.groupbenefits.org.

Deferred Compensation –As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.

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. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement –The Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS) is a qualified defined benefit pension and retirement plan under Section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. LASERS’ provides retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Additional information on this program can be found at www.lasersonline.org.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum

A baccalaureate degree in accounting, business, finance, engineering, architecture, construction management, or similar fields plus one (1) year of experience in a similar field.

Substitutions

Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree only.

A master's degree in a qualifying field may be substituted for the required experience.

NOTE: Qualifying master’s degree include, accounting, business administration, finance, management, economics, quantitative business analysis, public administration, information systems and decision sciences or management information systems.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to qualify as follows:

A maximum of 90 semester hours can be combined with experience to qualify.

15 to 29 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience.

30 to 44 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience.

45 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience.

60 to 74 semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience.

75 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for five years of experience.

90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for six years of experience.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree can be substituted for a maximum of six years full-time work experience. Candidates with 90 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree must also have at least two years full-time work experience to qualify.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Additional Information

Preference may be given to applicants with extensive knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations related specifically to Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs. Preference may also be given to applicants with a background in construction management, project management, civil engineering, and/or an accounting background with an extensive knowledge of reconciling large budgets.

Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; effective oral/written communication skills; strong analytical skills; the ability to work independently, and effective interpersonal skills. This position requires the ability to travel and attend out-of-town meetings and may require overnight travel and overtime. The position may be deployed statewide with short notice. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and beyond, day or night, for extended periods during emergencies. Must present and maintain a valid Louisiana driver’s license.

Job Concepts

Function of Work

To provide administrative functions and documentation review of completed projects awarded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs.

Level of Work

Intermediate.

Supervision Received

Direct from a supervisor, manager or higher-level administrator.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Examples of Work

Interprets applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to the HMA programs.

Provides guidance, oversight, and general assistance to applicants in preparing documentation and information to expedite closeout for federally funded grants awarded through HMA programs.

Monitors the projects of each assigned applicant, and closes projects in a timely manner.

Seeks resolution to short and long term problems affecting efficient closeout for HMA grants.

Coordinates and/or works with applicants to gather/compile information and/or documentation to request closeouts.

Composes internal and external correspondence.

Advises higher level management on all situations as needed.

The person selected for this position will be trained on the technical aspects of program and will be expected to exercise independent judgment in managing projects and advising applicants, within the limits of applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

01

Do you have a baccalaureate degree in accounting, business, finance, engineering, architecture, construction management, or similar fields plus two (2) years of experience in a similar field. OR Do you meet any of the qualifying substitutions outlined in the announcement?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered 'YES' to the previous question, please reference what education or work experience in your application meet the qualification. Include the following: Name of educational body for degrees or college hours, title(s), employer names and dates for each job used to qualify. If you answered 'NO' to the above question, enter 'N/A'.

  03

  Do you have knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations related specifically to Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have a background in construction management, project management, civil engineering, and/or an accounting background with an extensive knowledge of reconciling large budgets?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have working knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office applications?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you possess the following skills? - Effective oral/written communications skills - Strong analytical skills - The ability to work independently - Effective interpersonal skills

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you able to travel and stay overnight to attend out-of-town meetings?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Are you able to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, including weekends and holidays, for extended periods during emergencies?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Are you a current employee with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security?

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you answered 'YES' to the previous question, have you successfully completed your probationary period?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

  Required Question

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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