Administrative Program Specialist B (Fiscal & Budget)

About This Job

The Office of Administration (OAD) supports the effective operation of the Department by managing accounting, budget control, procurement, contract management, strategic planning and personnel management. The Office ensures fiscal responsibility, workforce development, regulatory compliance and modernization of administrative systems to enhance operational efficiency and transparency.

This Administrative Program Specialist is responsible for performing professional-level administrative duties, focusing on the tracking and surplus of departmental inventory and conducting an annual physical inventory accounting for all items. The duties also include the management of the agency's fleet inventory, the administration of the agency's vehicle GPS system, Voyager fuel card program, Office of Risk Management (ORM) risk exposure report on employees and property, and mail operations.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.

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

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 Duties And Other Information

Job Duties: This Administrative Program Specialist B position is located within the Fiscal & Budget Division of the Office of Administration and is domiciled in Baton Rouge, LA. This position reports to the Administrative Program Director 2. Work is independent and subject to broad supervision.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains a file on all signed and completed daily vehicle usage logs (MV3/4), personal assignment and/or home storage agreements, and updates the vehicle log records into LaGov.
• Creates M4 vehicle home storage notifications in LaGov and submits to LPAA.
• Submits assignments of movable property with Louisiana Property Assistance Agency (LPAA}, and updates information in LaGov.
• Collects and prepares all documentation necessary for application to the Department of Public Safety for all vehicle and trailer license plates and registrations, as well as to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (WLF) for boat registrations.
• Manages all aspects of inventory for all assets and taggable items, ensuring that all movable property is properly tagged, and that all changes are entered into LaGov upon acquisition/transfer/surplus.
• Creates Equipment Master Records in LaGov for all equipment that accrue costs.
• Completes quarterly inventory reviews to ensure accurate records and maintain a retention schedule for IT equipment.
• Coordinates the department's Central Receiving and Mail Operations functions.
• Compiles information to prepare and submit quarterly risk management exposure reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications 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.

* 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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Human Resources

Department of Conservation & Energy

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

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Benefits

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