Administrative Program Specialist C

**Job Number: AES-50480598-7.16.26-TW** This position is located in the Office of Agricultural & Environmental Services, Seed Division, East Baton Rouge Parish. **Are you a person with the natural ability to be flexible to varying program operations and responsibilities? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce and organizational culture? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as an Administrative Program Specialist! The incumbent of this position serves as a member of the Seed Programs Regulatory Review Panel, receives direct supervision from the unclassified Division Program Director, and participates in the daily decision making of the programs, including operational and administrative matters critical to fiscal and judicial impacts of the program.** **It is paramount that the incumbent possesses the independent judgment and decision making, strong professional communication skills, the knowledge to understand, interpret and enforce laws and regulations, to communicate and coordinate with LDAF administration, top-level industry representatives, commission members, and representatives of affiliated national associations, and a work ethic to ensure that this is achieved in an efficient and professional manner.** **Why Join Us?• Contribute to a mission-driven organization that serves communities across Louisiana• Enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team** 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. Preferred Competencies: **Acting Decisively**- The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. **Communicating Effectively**- The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. **Displaying Professionalism**- The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others. **Fostering Engagement**- The ability to build a supportive environment that encourages motivation, belonging, and active participation. **Managing Systems**- The ability to influence how people, processes, tools, and technology interact as an integrated system to support teams and achieve organizational outcomes. **Thinking Critically**- The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions. **Working with Financial Information**- The ability to interpret financial data, manage financial approvals, and ensure compliance to support informed decisions and promote transparency. **LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.** Five years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus one year of experience in administrative services. 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 ye…