State Applicant Liaison 1

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　　State Applicant Liaison 1

　　Salary

　　$41,538.00 - $87,402.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Baton Rouge, LA

　　Job Type

　　Unclassified

　　Job Number

　　111-189240-SRA

　　Department

　　GOV-Home Security and EP

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Supplemental Information

　　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: [email protected]

　　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 atwww.lasersonline.org.

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum

　　A baccalaureate degree in accounting, business, finance, engineering, architecture, construction management, or similar fields plus two (2) years of experience in a similar field.

　　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 that hold professional certifications (i.e. Professional Engineer, Licensed Architect, Certified Floodplain Manager, and Certified Emergency Manager).

　　Preference may be given to applicants who have previously worked with the delivery of Federal grant programs.

　　Applicants must have knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations related to Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs.

　　Applicants must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; effective interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; strong analytical skills; the ability to travel frequently and attend out-of-town meetings, which may require overnight travel and overtime. The position may be deployed statewide with short notice. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and beyond, day or night, for extended periods during emergencies. Must present and maintain a valid Louisiana driver’s license.

　　Job Concepts

　　Function of Work

　　To provide technical assistance to subapplicants and subrecipients for grants related to FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs.

　　Level of Work

　　Intermediate

　　Supervision Received

　　Direction from supervisor, manager or higher level administrator

　　Supervision Exercised

　　None

　　Examples of Work

　　Provides technical assistance to subapplicants and subrecipients on the full spectrum of FEMA HMA programs.

　　Provides visibility and develops local knowledge of all mitigation programs.

　　Works independently and directly with the local governments, State agencies, and private nonprofit organizations to provide visibility and establish confidence in the disaster assistance programs.

　　Assists potential subrecipients with the hazard mitigation grant process and subapplication / project development.

　　Expedites the recovery process, resolves problems in the field, and assists with subrecipients receiving reimbursement funds in a timely manner.

　　Interprets applicable rules, regulations, and policies and works within internal and external procedures pertaining to FEMA’s HMA programs.

　　Seeks resolution to short and long-term problems affecting efficient delivery of the HMA grants. Assists hazard mitigation officials with the presentation of program briefings.

　　Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

　　01

　　Do you have a baccalaureate degree in accounting, business, finance, engineering, architecture, construction management, or similar fields PLUS two (2) years of experience in a similar field? 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 any professional certifications (i.e. Professional Engineer, Licensed Architect, Certified Floodplain Manager, and Certified Emergency Manager) ?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　Have you previously worked with the delivery of Federal grant programs?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Do you have knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations related to Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Do you have working knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office applications?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　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

　　08

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

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

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

　　Yes

　　No

　　10

　　Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

　　Yes

　　No

　　11

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

　　Yes

　　No

　　12

　　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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