Community Development Program Specialist 1, 2, 3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Louisiana Division of Administration’s Office of Community Development administers federal funding through disaster recovery programs and resilience initiatives, as well as local government assistance, strengthening Louisiana communities through recovery, resilience and rehabilitation. The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including overseeing the state’s capital construction program, working to provide state and federal grants for community development, development of the state budget, providing technology services, giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services, and administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in community development, contracts or grants management, urban or regional planning, disaster recovery, or legal research; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Managing Stakeholders: The ability to identify key stakeholders, manage relationships, and align interests to move work forward.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple local government grant projects from start to closeout.
• Review budgets, contracts, payment requests, and project reports to ensure compliance.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to local officials, consultants, and engineers.
• Conduct on-site monitoring visits and review records for compliance with laws, regulations, and program requirements.
• Identify and resolve compliance issues, prepare monitoring reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the preparation of program documents, applications, and reports.
• Review and score grant applications and participate in the selection process.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource in specialized program areas (such as procurement, financial management, environmental compliance, or labor standards).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level