State of Louisiana
St. Gabriel, Louisiana

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST C

Onsite$42,948 - $84,300/yrPosted yesterday

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St. Gabriel, Louisiana
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Compensation
$42,948 - $84,300/yr
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About this role

About the Department



Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov


ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER

St. Gabriel, LA


At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a highly professional and motivated Administrative Program Specialist C to serve as a confidential liaison to the Warden. This executive-level position works closely with facility leadership, attends private meetings, and handles highly sensitive and confidential communications. The successful candidate will manage and safeguard confidential records, demonstrate exceptional judgment, and communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing.


Why work for DOC?

  • CultureDOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
  • GrowthProfessional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. 
  • BenefitsDOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.


An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

  • Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
  • Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
  • 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.

Position Duties

Five years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus one year of experience in administrative services.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Manage the Inmate Disciplinary Appeals program, including reviewing cases, ensuring compliance with departmental rules, and advising the Warden on findings. Prepare and submit appeals to the DOC Secretary when required and track final decisions, recommending policy updates as needed.
 • Represent the facility and the Warden in meetings with departmental executives, state agencies, local officials, and other stakeholders. Provide updates on major projects and institutional programs.
 • Assist the Deputy Warden and executive staff with various administrative duties and participate on departmental committees as assigned.


Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE 

  • Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted. 
  • An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted. 
  • This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. 

Other Important Information:

  • IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
  • Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
  • Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
    • This is a 24-hour facility.
    • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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.


  • There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
  • To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. 


The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.


For further information about this vacancy contact:

Hilary Dugar

Human Resources Department

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Ph: (225) 319-4128

Fax: (225) 319-4592


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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Supplemental Questions

01
Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
  • Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
  • No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.
03
ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given 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.
04
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.
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.
06
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.
07
DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through—especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?
  • I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
  • I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
  • I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
  • I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.
08
DR: Driving Results - 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
FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?
  • I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
  • I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
  • I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
  • I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.
10
FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - 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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How did you hear about this position?
  • Civil Service Website or social media
  • Recruitment Event
  • Newspaper Ad
  • DOC Website
  • DOC Employee Referral
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • ZipRecruiter
  • Glassdoor
  • Monster
  • Facebook/Instragram
  • Twitter
  • Other

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EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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