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Administrative Program Specialist B
2025-09-16 State of Louisiana Baton Rouge,LA
Description:
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:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are to be determined, Monday - Friday.
How To Apply:
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net) .
Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Robert Brown
Administrative Program Director 1
225-###-####
"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type."
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:
***** 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):
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
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CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
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MAJ: Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
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Salary : $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 42/10161/APSB/09.12.25-TR
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 42
Opening Date: 09/12/2025
Closing Date: 9/19/2025 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Section 42 Unit 009
The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,200 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
About this position:
This position involves professional administrative duties in various programs, including Fleet Acquisition, Buy-Back, Property Management, Equipment Management, State Risk Management, and Legislative Audit. The Equipment Management Program provides comprehensive solutions for managing and controlling fleet operations and maintenance. The incumbent must possess specialized knowledge of equipment and operate specialized office equipment. The Department's assets are directly impacted by the state of its equipment fleet, requiring timely and accurate performance.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
- Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
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:
- Oversees complex administrative tasks for the Fleet Acquisition Program, ensuring timely and accurate management of equipment records, budget reports, and legislative approvals, while coordinating with various departments for equipment acquisition, registration, and maintenance.
- The incumbent independently manages the DOTD's Buyback Program, coordinating with personnel and vendors statewide for equipment turnover, impacting the Department's operational capabilities through timely and accurate administrative functions, and overseeing financial transactions and records for the program's substantial assets.
- Oversees the management o f400 maintenance records annually, ensuring the accurate tracking and processing of equipment transfers, disposals, and deactivations within the organization.
- Manages asset transfers, audits, and legal documentation for equipment operations, ensuring compliance and supporting various duties.
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are to be determined, Monday - Friday.
How To Apply:
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net) .
Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Robert Brown
Administrative Program Director 1
225-###-####
"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type."
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
01
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
- Yes
- No
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05
To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
06
CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively
- 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively
- 3= I can communicate effectively
- 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication
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CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
08
MAJ: Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments
- 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments
- 3= I can make accurate judgments
- 4= I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments
09
MAJ: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
10
TCr: Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
- 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically
- 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically
- 3= I can think critically
- 4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically
11
TCr: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
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