Administrative Coordinator 3

Administrative Coordinator 3

Salary

$2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly

Location

Shreveport, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

26-102 AC3 KS

Department

Department of Environmental Quality

Division

OEC NWRO

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Environmental Compliance has a vacancy.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety and welfare.

Join the LDEQ Northwest Regional Office as an Administrative Coordinator 3 and play a vital role in keeping our regional operations running smoothly. This position is perfect for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys organizing workflows, supporting staff, and ensuring accurate administrative and payroll processes. Interested applicants are invited to apply for this position.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

• 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.

• Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Manage daily office operations, including mail distribution, meeting scheduling, correspondence, document processing, and public records requests.
• Serve as the primary payroll administrator for the regional office, ensuring accurate time entry, auditing payroll documentation, and preparing required reports.
• Coordinate safety and emergency procedures, acting as Floor Warden and Safety Coordinator for drills, documentation, and quarterly safety meetings.
• Oversee office equipment, fleet documentation, purchasing, supply inventory, and property tracking to support efficient regional operations.
• Prepare and route packages, courier requests, forms, and records to internal and external destinations while maintaining compliance with LDEQ timelines and procedures.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:This position will be filled as a job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), it could be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available.

Domicile: Caddo Parish

Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization along with a biography for each member of management.

• Office of the Secretary
• Office of Management and Finance
• Office of Environmental Services
• Office of Environmental Compliance
• Office of Environmental Assessment

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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. 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.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.

Add if the posting is for entry level positions: For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a qualifying degree may be eligible for this position.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kierra Smith

LDEQ/OMF

(225)219-3850

Kierra.Smith2@la.gov

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

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

02

Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

03

How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

04

Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

05

How well do you manage financial, physical, or contractual resources to meet operational needs?

• I struggle to manage resources, don't always follow required procedures, or have trouble keeping accurate records.
• I handle basic resource tasks but may not consistently align them with priorities or follow procedures.
• I manage resources effectively, follow procedures, track usage, and maintain accurate records to support my team's goals.
• I plan ahead to meet future needs, improve systems, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure compliance across resource areas.

06

Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

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