ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-B

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

420-226057-LSD

Department

DPS-Office of Motor Vehicles

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

9/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

The Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) performs functions of the state relative to the examination and licensing of operators of motor vehicles, the suspension and revocation of such licenses, issuance of vehicle title and registration certificates, license plates for all motor vehicles operated upon the highways of the state, recordation of liens against vehicles, and the collection of sales/use tax and other appropriate fees, all in accordance with applicable laws.

About this position:

The Office of Motor Vehicles Administrative Program Specialist B is responsible for coordinating and managing OMV’s statewide Property Control, Fleet, and Safety Programs. The position develops, implements, and revises necessary procedures for all areas of focus under the supervision of the Statewide Program Manager 1 in the Project Management Office (PMO). The incumbent of this position should have knowledge of the OTS billing and the property inventory processes, including use of LaGov. The incumbent of this position should also have broad knowledge of the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency. Necessary qualities include efficiency, organization, attention to detail, professionalism, proactivity, and the ability to work independently.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR

An advanced 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:

• Perform responsible duties related to the operation, coordination, and management of Inventory Control, Safety, and Fleet Operations.
• Establish, implement, and revise program standards and guidelines as necessary.
• Accurately and timely enter information into LAGOV and other relevant systems.
• Coordinate and manage the statewide Property Control, Fleet, and Safety Programs for the Office of Motor Vehicles.
• Develop, implement, and revise necessary procedures across all areas of focus under the supervision of the Statewide Program Manager 1 in the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Maintain knowledge of OTS billing and property inventory processes, including the use of LaGov.
• Stay informed about the operations of the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This posting may be used to fill a probational appointment or job appointment.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
**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:

No Civil Service test score is required 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 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.

Contact Information:

Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/ Latedra Drummond
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email:[email protected]

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:

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.

***** 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– 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