ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-B

State Of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$3,345–$6,566

SKILLS

Accounting, Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, C Programming Language, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Federal Government, Financial Administration, Financial Reporting, Fishing, Follow Through, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Natural Resources, Options Analysis, Payroll Administration, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procurement Management, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, State Government, Time Management, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Baton Rouge, LA

POSTED

7 days ago

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-B

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

512-222370-26

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Office of the Secretary

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the states renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology.

This position is located in the Enforcement Division within the Office of the Secretary. The incumbent serves as the Confidential Assistant and executive-level administrative advisor to the Wildlife Enforcement Superintendent (Colonel) and the Appointing Authority for the Enforcement Division. Operates with extensive independent judgment, discretion, and authority while managing highly sensitive administrative, operational, and executive matters impacting statewide Enforcement operations and Department leadership. Functions as the primary executive liaison between the Colonels Office and agency executive leadership, command staff, regional offices, the Governors Office, state and federal agencies, and external partners regarding confidential law enforcement operations, executive initiatives, and high-level administrative responsibilities.

The incumbent serves as the Confidential Assistant and executive-level administrative advisor to the Wildlife Enforcement Superintendent (Colonel) and the Appointing Authority for the Enforcement Division. Operates with extensive independent judgment, discretion, and authority while managing highly sensitive administrative, operational, and executive matters impacting statewide Enforcement operations and Department leadership. Functions as the primary executive liaison between the Colonels Office and agency executive leadership, command staff, regional offices, the Governors Office, state and federal agencies, and external partners regarding confidential law enforcement operations, executive initiatives, and high-level administrative responsibilities.

This position is open to current permanent employees of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries only. Interested employees who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Selected Core Competencies

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
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.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options. weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and informed decisions.

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 bachelors 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:

As an Administrative Program Specialist B/C you will perform responsible duties related to :

coordinating and managing highly confidential executive communications
coordinating and facilitating executive-level operations
research, compiles, analyze and prepare complex operational, statistical, financial, and administrative reports for executive leadership
serving as the Head Time and Attendance Administrator for the Enforcement Division and oversee division-wide payroll and leave administrative activities for statewide Enforcement personnel
serving as the Enforcement Division liaison with Human Resources, Accounting, Purchasing, Property Control, Aviation, and other administrative sections
performing other related duties, executive assignments, and administrative management responsibilities as assigned by the Colonel and executive leadership.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional of current permanent Wildlife and Fisheries employee

Current permanent status classified LDWF employee may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.

Location: This position is located within the Enforcement Division of the Office of the Secretary, in Baton Rouge.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Administrative Program Specialist B or C.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.

Contact Information:

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Human Resources

P.O. Box 98000

Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Consuello Brown

cbrown2@wlf.la.gov

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

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