Program Coordinator 1

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Program Coordinator 1

Salary

$50,583.00 - $93,517.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

111-196932-PTT

Department

GOV-Home Security and EP

Opening Date

07/03/2024

Closing Date

7/10/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Supplemental Information

GOHSEP is seeking to fill this Program Coordinator 1 posting with an expected new hire

salary that will be at the minimum amount as listed in this announcement or per GOHSEP internal policy, HR-0020: Pay Upon Promotion or Reallocation.

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:

1. Cover Letter (expressing interest and why you feel you are the best qualified candidate)

2. 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 MessageWhat it Means

Application receivedYour application has been submitted successfully.

Evaluating experienceYour application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Eligible for considerationYou are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.

Referred to hiring manager for reviewYour application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.

Position filledSomeone has been selected for the position.

Position cancelledThe 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 Paul Tran, HR Analyst.

Email:paul.tran@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 (2) 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 baccalaureate degree.

A master's degree may be substituted for two years of the required work experience.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

A maximum of 120 semester hours can be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years of full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degrees 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 experience with the State of Louisiana LAGov/ERP system. Preference may be given to applicants that have a detailed understanding of project management, financial reporting, accounting procedures, and have previous work experience with the Stafford Act Grant Programs, specifically to Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs. Preference may be given to applicants with intermediate to advance Excel experience.

Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, effective conflict resolution skills, oral/written communication skills; strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently, and effective interpersonal skills. Applicants must be available to travel occasionally including overnight travel. Applicants 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 routine reconciliations, analyses, carry out special projects, lead teams to resolve issues, and complete the agency's year-end financials.

Level of Work

Advanced

Supervision Received

General from a manager or higher level administrator

Supervision Exercised

None

Examples of Work

Works with a team to complete the agency's year-end financials.

Completes regular reconciliations between disaster recovery applications and State systems to properly account for reimbursements.

Provides management with accurate and timely status reports.

Assists in the development of internal processes, policies, and procedures pertaining to this section.

Analyzes and recommends alternatives for a wide range of program issues. Composes internal and external correspondence and reports.

Advises management on all situations as needed.

Leads project teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

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 and/or 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 of Louisiana LAGov/ERP system?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have an understanding of project management, financial reporting, accounting procedures, and have previous work experience with the Stafford Act Grant Programs, specifically to Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs?

• Yes

• No

  05

  How well do you rate your Excel work experience?

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  06

  Do you possess the following skills? Effective conflict resolution skills Strong analytical skills Ability to work independently Effective interpersonal skills

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you able to travel and stay overnight to attend out-of-town meetings?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Are you able to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, including weekends and holidays, for extended periods during emergencies?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Are you a current employee with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security?

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you answered 'YES' to the previous question, have you successfully completed your probationary period?

  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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