Environmental Project Specialist 1/2/3

Environmental Project Specialist 1/2/3 Print ( Apply ufeff Environmental Project Specialist 1/2/3 Salary $2,958.80 - $4,671.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 26-15 EPSBR KS Department Department of Environmental Quality Division OMF FINANCIAL / BILLING & INVOICE MGMT Opening Date 02/02/2026 Closing Date 2/16/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The Department of Environmental Quality/Office of Management and Finance has a vacancy. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Qualityu2019s (LDEQ) mission is to provide service to the people of Louisiana through comprehensive environmental protection in order to promote and protect health, safety, and welfare. This Environmental Project Specialist vacancy is in the Billing and Invoice Management Section of the Financial Services Division. This position requires a basic understanding of accounting, customer service skills, and organizational skills. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality assesses fees for the issuance and maintenance of permits, licenses, registrations, certifications, and other environmental activities. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: + Building and Supporting Teams:The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal. + Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. + Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in an environmental, natural resource management, or regulatory enforcement program; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bacheloru2019s 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 foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Process Regulatory Fee Invoices and any necessary account adjustments. + Understand and communicate the regulatory requirements for different activities in the state and the fees associated with those activities. + Communicate with the public to resolve any invoicing issues that may arise primarily through phone calls, emails, and letters. + Coordinate the resolution of outstanding problems with inaccurate permitting data and facility information such as mailing addresses and contact information. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, job appointment (a temporary appointment not to exceed four years), or promotion of a permanent classified employee. If the position is filled as a job appointment, it could be converted to a probationary appointment should funding become available. Domicile: East Baton Rouge Career Progression: Environmental Project Specialist 1, 2, 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Compensation: This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. + Environmental Project Specialist 1: $17.07 per hour + Environmental Project Specialist 2: $19.55 per hour + Environmental Project Specialist 3: $22.38 per hour Overview of the five major offices within the agency: It provides information on the mission, function, and organization, along with a biography for each member of management. + Office of the Secretary ( + Office of Management and Finance + Office of Environmental Services ( + Office of Environmental Compliance + Office of Environmental Assessment ( How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the u201cApplyu201d link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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 this job title 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. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. For any degree obtained outside of the United States, you must attach an equivalency evaluation statement from a current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member if you are using education to qualify. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kierra Smith Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 4303, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-219-3850 This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 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 u2013 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01 How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment? + I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or donu2019t contribute. + I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance. + I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team. + I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict. 02 Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. 03 How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance? + I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback. + I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectation + I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally. + I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability. 04 Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience 05 How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information? + I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias. + I try to weigh options but struggle when thereu2019s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes. + I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs. + I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges. 06 Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience 07 Please describe your experience with Microsoft Office. 08 Please describe your familiarity with accounting or data analysis 09 Please describe your experience with customer service. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-02-04