What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Program Specialist A/B position at DPS-Office of Management & Finance?
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
418-223855-JAS
Department
DPS-Office of Management & Finance
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
7/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
At Department of Public Safety – Office of Management and Finance (DPS-OMF) our mission is to provide effective management and support services in an efficient and professional manner to all agencies within the Department of Public Safety - Public Safety Services and to public and private entities.
We’re looking for an Administrative Program Specialist A/B within the Financial Services section at DPS-OMF. The Administrative Program Specialist supports the administration of the Supplemental Pay program by reviewing applications for eligibility, maintaining accurate payment and applicant records, and ensuring records and correspondence are processed and maintained in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
Selected Core Competencies
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
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.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
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.
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Review applications for required documentation and determine eligibility in accordance with applicable state regulations, policies, and guidelines.
- Coordinate with local police departments and applicants to obtain missing information and forward eligible applications for Board approval.
- Maintain spreadsheets tracking Board and Act 110 approvals.
- Enter applications and Act 110 backpay payments into the Supplemental Pay System and process name, address, and bank account changes.
- Monitor bank return and NOC reports, obtain corrected deposit information, update system records, and notify recipients of completed corrections.
- Respond to Supplemental Pay inquiries and assist with monthly reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly warrant packages and process incoming warrants, correspondence, applications, mail, and faxed documents.
- Route documents to appropriate staff and maintain audit trails by recording receipt dates.
- Maintain accurate Supplemental Pay payment records in the Probill database, process checks and deposits, and prepare required quarterly reports.
- Maintain Supplemental Pay records in accordance with retention requirements and perform other duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Administrative Program Specialist A or B
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Joel Sunsin
DPS/Human Resources/Human Resources Analyst B
7979 Independence Blvd. Ste 201
Baton Rouge, LA, 70808
Ph: 225-925-6068
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:
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.
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
Salary : $42,309 - $61,287