Administrative Program Specialist A

Salary : $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 223184
Department: LA State Board-Medical Examiners
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
This Administrative Program Specialist A position is in our Executive Division. This is a professional administrative position that serves as special assistant to the Executive Staff Officer and the Executive Director for the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME), a statewide regulatory board with the Department of Health and Hospitals, with the overall responsibility for licensing over 32,000 licensees within each of the categories and additional subcategories of health professionals licensed by and regulated under its jurisdiction. This position is responsible for highly confidential matters otherwise exempt from public disclosure.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Acting Decisively : The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and purpose of the organization.
• Managing Resources : The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to maximize business value.

Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's 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:

• Serves as special assistant to the Executive Staff Officer and the Executive Director
• Assumed delegated authority in assigned areas.
• Assists and represents Confidential Assistant and/or Executive Director through telephone and personal contacts.
• Interprets rules, regulations, and laws as directed by the Confidential Assistant.
• Analyzes and maintains control of highly confidential records on incoming correspondence, executive matters, and action items; and has developed a system to follow-up with written Standard Operating Procedures.
• Attends and participates in monthly board meetings and scheduled administrative hearings
• Assist in the preparation of Board meeting minutes. Schedules, notices, participates and acts as the liaison for all Advisory Committees.
• Assist in managing and updating all Advisory Committee information in accordance to Act 12.
• Assist in the preparation for all Board and Advisory Committee meetings.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

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

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

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:

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Theresa Warren
LSBME
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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
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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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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.

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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.
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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.
05


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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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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