What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Analyst 1-2 position at LA St Bd-Contractors Licensing?
Salary
$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
222870
Department
LA St Bd-Contractors Licensing
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The mission of the LSLBC is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public dealing with those engaged in the contracting vocation; to afford such persons an effective and practical protection against the unlawful and fraudulent acts of contractors with whom they contract; and to maintain the integrity of the construction industry. Further, the Board shall monitor construction projects to ensure compliance with the licensure requirements of the statutes.
About this Position
The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors is seeking an entry-level or experienced Licensing Analyst for our Licensing Division. This role ensures compliance with state statutes and regulations governing contractor licensing. Analysts review applications, verify credentials, monitor active licenses, and assist with renewals while guiding applicants and licensees.
Key Competencies for Success
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and policies.
- Experience reviewing financial or legal documentation is a plus.
- Proficiency with data entry, recordkeeping, and office technology
Our Licensing Analysts contribute to protecting the public and ensuring qualified contractors are licensed to work in the state. This role offers diverse responsibilities that go beyond typical administrative work. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a regulatory or public administration career while working in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; 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.
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
As a Licensing Analyst, you will:
- Interpret and explain licensing laws, rules, and policies to applicants and the public.
- Review and analyze license applications for accuracy and completeness.
- Process payments for fees and fines.
- Conduct investigations and interviews to verify eligibility.
- Assist contractors in determining license type and examination requirements.
- Analyze financial statements, bonds, and property documents for compliance
- Verify credentials, corporate documents, and insurance coverage.
- Prepare official records and recommendations for Board/Agency review
- Assist licensed companies with changes to classifications and qualifying parties.
- Track compliance and maintain accurate records.
- Verify credentials to reciprocating states.
- Assist companies during renewal processes.
- Verify compliance with insurance, continuing education, and qualifying party requirements.
- Communicate with other divisions and agencies regarding licensing and compliance.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Nikki Lopez-CrawfordLA State Licensing Board for Contractors
nlopez@lslb.gov
(225) 346-6359
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 : $2,922 - $5,734