Job Details

Salary : $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: FOR-50552649-11.02.26-BB
Department: DAF-Agriculture and Forestry
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

Job Number: FOR-50552649-10.30.26-BB

This position is located in the Office of Forestry, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Are you a person with the natural ability to be flexible to varying program operations and responsibilities? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana's workforce and organizational culture? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as an Administrative Program Specialist! In this role, you will play an essential part in supporting the department's daily operations, coordinating administrative functions, and ensuring programs and initiatives run efficiently and effectively. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, provide critical organizational support, and contribute to the development of a productive and professional work environment. If you are adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about public service, this is your opportunity to put your skills to work while making a difference for the people of Louisiana!
It is paramount that the incumbent possesses the independent judgment and decision making, strong professional communication skills, the knowledge to understand, interpret and enforce laws and regulations, to communicate and coordinate with LDAF administration, top-level industry representatives, commission members, and representatives of affiliated national associations, and a work ethic to ensure that this is achieved in an efficient and professional manner.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

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.

Preferred Competencies:
Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.
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

The Incumbent shall directly oversee the Louisiana Forestry Productivity Program (FPP). This program is a statewide reforestation incentive program funded through a statutorily dedicated account. The incumbent shall be responsible for disbursement of approximately 3.2 million dollars to qualified forest landowners pursuant to statute and rule. The incumbent shall work independently and in association with The LDAF Forest Management Program Director, LDAF foresters, consulting foresters, forest landowners, the Associate State Forester, and State Forester/Assistant Commissioner of Forestry to achieve division goals and objectives.

• Administer and oversee the Forest Productivity Program (FPP), including program promotion, application processing, pre-approvals, reimbursement payments, and monitoring program funding, account balances, and reimbursement rates.
• Manage program applications and records, including reviewing supporting documentation, entering applicant information into the department's database, calculating participant benefits, generating correspondence and payment requests, and serving as the primary departmental contact for applicants.
• Coordinate program compliance and implementation with Forestry Management personnel by ensuring management plans, site inspections, required documentation, and established program guidelines are completed and followed.
• Manage Office of Forestry purchasing card activities, including purchasing equipment, repair parts, supplies, uniforms, and safety items within authorized spending limits; maintaining purchase documentation; and processing invoices and payment records.
• Coordinate purchasing and delivery of materials and supplies for Forestry Program Directors, Radio Technicians, and field personnel, working with vendors and department staff to ensure timely delivery and proper documentation.
• Coordinate and manage travel arrangements for Office of Forestry personnel, including registrations, reservations, transportation, lodging, and submission of required documentation for payment and reimbursement within established budget limits.
• Provide administrative support for Louisiana Forestry Commission quarterly meetings, including coordinating agendas, preparing meeting packets and reports, reviewing and formatting minutes, recording meeting notes, and posting required meeting notices and minutes to the state website.

Travel will be required in performing some duties.

Other duties as may be assigned.
Functional Requirements:

Reaching above shoulders

Climbing stairs and occasionally ladders

Prolonged sitting at workstation

Occasional bending or kneeling

Sit over a long period of time in a vehicle for travel
Environmental Factors:

Working indoors and occasionally outdoors

May be required to wear appropriate safety protection

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Location: This position is located within the office of Forestry (FOR), East Baton Rouge Parish.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

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.

*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. *

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Briante Bax - HR Analyst
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001 Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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

To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives whoare currently employed with the LDAF? An immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted),spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law, andfather-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather,grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece, and nephew.

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relativescurrently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
03

Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanentstatus?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Managementprohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one-year period from operating a state-owned vehicle.Based on this information, will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have clerical experience in Word, Excel, and SharePoint?

• Yes
• No

07

AD: Acting Decisively - How well do you make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning?

• I avoid making decisions, rely on others, and struggle to stay confident under pressure.
• I make decisions with help, second-guess myself, and tend to stick with familiar methods.
• I make timely decisions, take responsibility for the outcome, and explain my reasoning clearly.
• I make bold decisions, adapt quickly, and help lead others through uncertainty.

08

AD: Acting Decisively - 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.
09

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?

• I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don't contribute.
• I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.
• I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.
• I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.

10

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - 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.
11

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - 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.
13

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - 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.
15

ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust whengiven feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - 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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