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ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST A

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$3,345–$6,566
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Asset Management, Board Meeting, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Document Management, Documentation, Farming, Financial Management, Funding, Hunting, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, Meeting Minutes, Military, Operations Processes, Payroll Administration, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Procurement Management, Project Close-Out, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Psychology, Publications, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Records Management, Regulatory Requirements, Resource Management, State Government, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, LA
POSTED
2 days ago
Salary : $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 222690
Department: Tensas Basin Levee District
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
OUR MISSION
The mission of this agency is to provide flood protection through the operation and maintenance of a large flood-control system consisting of levees, pumping stations, floodgates, floodwalls, and drainage structures.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Administrative Program Specialist is responsible for supporting and coordinating programs, operations, and administrative processes within the Tensas Basin Levee District. This role serves as a centralpoint of our agency-helping ensure that projects and workflows run efficiently and align with our agency's goals.

Key Competencies Needed to Succeed
  • 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.
  • Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
  • Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.
  • Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
  • Managing Projects: The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes.
  • Managing Systems: The ability to influence how people, processes, tools, and technology interact as an integrated system to support teams and achieve organizational outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR

An advanced degree.

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.

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:
  • Purchasing & Asset Management: Maintains agencies' purchase orders, quotes, vendor documentation, and asset records from acquisition through disposal, donation, or destruction. Reviews purchasing documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with agency and state purchasing procedures. Maintaining the agency's Asset Management Program, including tagging and internal audits.
  • Evaluation of other employees' projects and workloads. Assisting the Executive Director and the Administrative Director with special projects and tasks as needed. Other tasks as assigned by the agency director.
  • Process incoming payments and accounting functions for the Land Leases belonging to the agency. Responsible for maintaining the agency check log for Audits, making deposits, entering bills, and assisting with audit preparation
  • Manages land lease documentation, publication updates, and related paperwork for hunting and farming leases. Manages campsite updates, insurance verification, paperwork, and related administrative records.
  • May serve as a backup employee for Payroll processing and leave management. May serve as a backup to record meeting minutes in the Board Secretary's absence. May provide administrative support to all 3 divisions within the agency.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based n qualification and experience.

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

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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:

JORDAN GIRTMAN

TENSAS BASIN LEVEE DISTRICT

Jordan.Girtman@tbld.gov

(318) 323-1130
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

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at

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- 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty-even when it's difficult or inconvenient?
  • I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
  • I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
  • I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
  • I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
03

BTr: Building Trust - How well do you create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes?
  • I withhold information, dismiss input, and damage psychological safety.
  • I am honest and open, listen to others, and support safe dialogue.
  • I build trust through honesty, empathy, and open conversation.
  • I build trust across groups, encourage openness, and protect psychological safety.

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BTr: Building Trust - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - 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.

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - How well do you meet expectations for workplace behavior, communication, and responsibility, especially when under pressure?
  • I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.
  • I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support.
  • I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly-even in difficult situations.
  • I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.

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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - 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.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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State of Louisiana