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Vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Program Coordinator 1 – 4, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The salary range for the Program Coordinator 4 is $54,454-minimum and $107,078 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
Failure to submit the documents in the timeframe given will result in the applicant not being considered for employment. Please be certain to use an email address on the application submitted that is accessed often. Applicants must attach these items to the application packet as they apply at www.civilservice.la.gov.If invited to interview, an impromptu skills assessment will be conducted.
This agency participates in the E-verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
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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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum
A baccalaureate degree in business administration, environmental science, history, archeology, or public administration, plus two (2) years of work experience in the fields of disaster recovery or other Federal Grant program.
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 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 an extensive knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and other guidance related specifically to FEMAs Public Assistance Program.
Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, effective oral/written communication skills; strong analytical skills, the ability to work independently, and effective interpersonal skills. This position requires the ability to travel and attend out-of-town meetings and may require overnight travel and overtime. The position may be deployed statewide at short notice. Applicants must be able to work 12-hour shifts and beyond, day or night, for extended periods during emergencies and State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) activations. Must present and maintain a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
Job Concepts
Function of Work
To provide a wide range of technical assistance under the FEMA Public Assistance Program.
Level of Work
Advanced
Supervision Received
Direct from a manager or higher level administrator
Supervision Exercised
None
Examples of Work
Serves as a subject matter expert in the FEMA Public Assistance Program.
Provides technical assistance to Public Assistance subrecipients, and the Public Assistance
Section.
Works with established processes, policies, and procedures pertaining to the FEMA and State
recovery programs.
Conducts research in finding legal and policy decisions for determining the proper application of the Public Assistance grants.
Analyzes and recommends alternatives for a wide range of program issues.
Composes memoranda and other correspondence on matters involving the Public Assistance program.
Develops and modifies internal and external processes (business systems), policies and
procedures pertaining to the Public Assistance program.
Coordinates and/or works with applicants to gather/compile information and/or documentation.
Composes internal and external correspondence and reports.
Builds a team environment with co-workers, community leaders, local emergency management
personnel, State partners, and FEMA.
Advises higher level management on all situations as needed.
Provides management with accurate and timely status reports.
Attends agency coordination, planning, and operational meetings as well as trainings and exercises.
