HUMAN RESOURCES A/B/C/SPECIALIST

Salary

$3,501.33 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

511-226030-26

Department

Wildlife & Fisheries-Management & Finance

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology.

The Human Resources Specialist position will provide necessary support in managing the increasing volume and complexity of personnel related responsibilities for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The Office Human Resources Management provides comprehensive personnel services to approximately 800 employees across the Office of Management and Finance, Office of the Secretary, including the Enforcement Division, Office of Wildlife, and Office of Fisheries.

Highlight Your Experience: Be sure to include complete and detailed information about your relevant education and work experience. Resumes may be included as supplemental information but cannot replace the required application sections. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Candidates should possess the following Core Competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

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.

Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time 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:

This position serves as a technical specialist performing in-depth/expanded activities within the Human Resources Division requiring advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position works closely with agency supervisors, managers, and administrators on personnel matters that are related to employee administration, classification and pay, performance evaluation systems, onboarding, orientation, and initial training expectations. This position is required to to have working knowledge and proficiency in LA Careers and LaGov HCM systems, and possess knowledge of Civil Service Rules, state and federal laws, OSUP rules, and agency policies that relate to hiring and classification and pay.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to take a probational appointment if selected for this position.

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Human Resources Analyst A/B/C or Specialist**,** determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):

Human Resources Analyst A- $20.20hr / $1,616.00 bi-weekly

Human Resources Analyst B: $21.61hr / $1,728.80 bi-weekly

Human Resources Analyst C: $24.31hr / $1,944.80 bi-weekly

Human Resources Specialist: $26.01hr /$2,080.80 bi-weekly

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s degree, you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:

Allison Merritt [email protected]

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources

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