• Job Description

  Req#: 4990445
  Louisiana Department of
  Public Safety & Corrections –
  Corrections Services
  www.doc.louisiana.gov
  HEADQUARTERS OFFICES
  Baton Rouge, LA
  This position is located in the Financial Services/Grants Section.
  
  
  
  • This position is responsible for the recruitment and development of grants, and supervises the reporting of grants in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services. The position also serves as backup for the Administrative Director at the Headquarters Unit.
  • Why work for DOC?
  • Culture : DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
  • Growth : Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
  • Benefits : DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
  
  
  Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualification must have been in contracts or grants management:
  
  Six years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
  
  Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
  
  A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR
  
  An advanced degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, or statistics plus two years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting.
  
  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.
  The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
  Will supervise (2) Contract Grant Reviewers
  GRANTS ADMINISTRATION - Directs staff of Reviewers in developing, monitoring, and administering federal and state grants. Serves as Department's official source for information on grants, advising administration officials and providing technical assistance to program managers. Researches publications, identifies grant sources, and advises potential applicants. Works with the Undersecretary on various grants issues. Responds directly to the Secretary on specific inquiries.
  
  
  
  THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT
  or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE
  OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)
  This position may be filled as:
  • DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
  • PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.
  • TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
  
  
  
  Exams and License Requirements
  • No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
  • Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
  • Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
  
  
  
  • 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.
  REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.
  • IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
  • Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
  • There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
  • 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.
    • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
    • To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.
  The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
  
  
  For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Megan Coco
  Human Resources Department
  HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov
  
  

• About the company

  Louisiana (/luˌiːziˈænə/, /ˌluːzi-/) or La Louisiane is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States.

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