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COASTAL RESOURCES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1-3 (ADMINISTRATIVE)

State of Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 3 wk ago
Administrative$79k/yrFull-time

About the role

This position works in the Project Support Section of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). The incumbent provides project support to the CPRA in its work pertaining to the state’s water and land resources and/or environment in order to ensure their protection, conservation, enhancement, restoration, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and monitoring. This position assists in managing programs funded by the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund, Capital Outlay, BP, and multiple federal sources of funding.

Responsibilities

  • Writing and reviewing Contracts and Amendments (Professional, Consulting, Interagency, etc.).

  • Completing associated request forms.

  • Entry of Contracts and Purchase Orders into the LaGov Procurement System.

  • Detailed audit of invoices.

  • Processing of Memorandums of Review comments from Louisiana Legislative Auditors.

  • May also assist with inventory and property management including but not limited to:

    • Assist upper-level staff.
    • Learn and understand Title 39.
    • Aid in procurement requests.
    • Aid in purchasing of supplies.
    • Aid in routine fleet maintenance.
    • Attend departmental and other state agency meetings and conferences to stay abreast of changes in departmental processes and state laws.

Requirements

  • Three years of experience in an environmental program; OR

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

  • A bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Competencies

  • Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

  • Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure the timely completion of work goals.

  • Negotiating Agreements: The ability to reach fair, mutually beneficial outcomes through ethical negotiation that builds trust and supports shared goals.

Skills

  • Intermediate Microsoft application skills (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).

  • Detail Oriented.

  • Organized.

  • Quick learner.

  • Self-motivated.

  • Able to prioritize work.

  • Able to work collaboratively as well as autonomously.

  • Able to multi-task.

Benefits

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Pay

Below are the bi-weekly minimum hire rates established for the position in accordance with CPRA’s Special Entrance Rate Policy:

  • Coastal Resources Program Specialist 1: $1,672.80

  • Coastal Resources Program Specialist 2: $1,789.60

  • Coastal Resources Program Specialist 3: $1,915.20

The maximum salary for a CRPS 3 is $78,624 annually. This position is eligible for premium pay.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, you may contact:

  • Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
  • P.O. Box 44027 Baton Rouge, LA 70804
  • CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov

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. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

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