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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Program Coordinator 1-4 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Program Coordinator 1-4
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Program Coordinator 1-4
Salary
$50,583.00 - $107,078.00 Annually
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
111-194345-SRA
Department
GOV-Home Security and EP
Opening Date
05/03/2024
Closing Date
5/17/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
Vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Problem Resolution Officer 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The salary range for the Program Coordinator 4 is $54,454-minimum and $10,078 maximum.
Please be certain to use an email address on the application submitted that is accessed often. If invited to interview, an impromptu skills assessment may be conducted and applicants will be required to bring the following attachments:
Cover Letter (expressing interest and why you feel you are the best qualified candidate)
Resume
This agency participates in the E-verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings used by GOHSEP.
Application Status Message
What it Means
Application received
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Evaluating experience
Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration
You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled
Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled
The agency has decided not to fill the position.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
If you have any questions please contact Shanice Allen, HR Analyst.
Email: Shanice.Allen3@la.gov
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.
Flexible Working Arrangements– The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies.
Professional Development -The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage.
Insurance Coverage –Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State’s own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at www.groupbenefits.org.
Deferred Compensation –As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.
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 –The Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS) is a qualified defined benefit pension and retirement plan under Section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. LASERS’ provides retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Additional information on this program can be found at www.lasersonline.org .
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum
A baccalaureate degree in business administration, accounting, economics, mathematics or finance plus two years of professional level experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, purchasing, planning, research and/or analysis, or financial services.
Substitutions
Six years of full time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree only.
A master's degree in any field may be substituted for the two years of required work experience.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to qualify as follows:
A maximum of 90 semester hours can be combined with experience to qualify.
15 to 29 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience.
30 to 44 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience.
45 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience.
60 to 74 semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience.
75 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for five years of experience.
90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for six years of experience.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree can be substituted for a maximum of six years full-time work experience. Candidates with 90 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree must also have at least two years full-time work experience to qualify.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Additional Information
Preference may be given to applicants with a baccalaureate degree in business administration, accounting, economics, mathematics or finance. Preference may be given to applicants with experience with the state’s finance accounting systems AFS-ISIS and/or LaGov. Preference may be given to applicants that have a detailed understanding of project management, financial reporting, accounting procedures, and FEMA Public Assistance or Hazard Mitigation project accounting.
Applicant must possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills and will be required to maintain a high degree of professionalism. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; effective oral/written communication skills; and effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts and beyond for extended periods during emergencies. Must present and maintain a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
Job Concepts
Function of Work
To perform analysis, monitoring, and disbursement activities in the daily administration of GOHSEP’s State Management Cost (SMC) process for disaster events.
Level of Work
Advanced
Supervision Received
Direct from a manager or administrator of a higher level.
Supervision Exercised
None
Examples of Work
Performs budget development, reviews SMC expenditures for Federal program eligibility, and prepares and tracks SMC obligation requests.
Monitors and forecasts revenues and expenditures to identify trends and potential funding problems.
Prepares required reports which include the compilation and analysis of data regarding obligations, revenues and expenditures in comparison to budget forecasts.
Monitors and meets necessary deadlines as stipulated by applicable Federal regulations for quarterly reporting, budget and staffing plan submittals, obligation requests, etc.
Requires frequent interaction with State and Federal partners to ensure the overall success of the grant programs within the allowable funding requirements of SMC.
Reviews, amends, and recommends necessary changes to standard operating procedures regarding SMC.
Works with established processes, policies, and procedures pertaining to the FEMA and State recovery programs.
Ensures GOHSEP’s processes are documented and in compliance with all Federal and State regulations governing disaster grant programs.
Provides support to supervisor and other management on all situations as needed.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
01
Do you have a baccalaureate degree in business administration, accounting, economics, mathematics or finance PLUS two (2) years of professional level experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, purchasing, planning, research, analysis, or financial services? OR DO YOU MEET ANY OF THE QUALIFYING SUBSTITUTIONS OUTLINED IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT?
Yes
No
02
If you answered 'YES' to the previous question, please reference what education or work experience in your application meet the qualification. Include the following: Name of educational body for degrees or college hours, title(s), employer names and dates for each job used to qualify. If you answered 'NO' to the above question, enter 'N/A'.
03
Do you have experience with the state's finance accounting systems AFS-ISIS and/or LaGov?
Yes
No
04
Do you have a detailed understanding of project management, financial reporting, accounting procedures, and FEMA Public Assistance or Hazard Mitigation project accounting?
Yes
No
05
Do you have working knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office applications?
Yes
No
06
Do you possess the following skills? Effective oral/written communications skills Strong analytical skills The ability to work independently Effective interpersonal skills Effective conflict resolution skills High degree of professionalism
Yes
No
07
Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
Yes
No
08
Are you a current employee with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security?
Yes
No
09
If you answered 'YES' to the previous question, have you successfully completed your probationary period? If you answered 'NO' to the above question, enter 'N/A'.
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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