EXECUTIVE STAFF OFFICER

EXECUTIVE STAFF OFFICER Print ( Apply ufeff EXECUTIVE STAFF OFFICER Salary $3,831.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number DAL-EXSTOFF-050826 Department CS-Division of Administrative Law Opening Date 05/08/2026 Closing Date 5/18/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The Division of Administrative Law is Louisianau2019s centralized administrative hearings panel. When disputes arise between certain state agencies and the people and entities they regulate, administrative law judges at DAL provide fair, prompt, and orderly adjudication. The Executive Staff Officerposition is located within the Directoru2019s Office of the Division of Administrative Law(DAL) and serves as the confidential assistant to the Director. TheExecutive Staff Officeris responsible for coordinating a wide range of administrative, operational, payroll, fiscal, personnel, and executive support functions for the agency. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independent judgment and initiative in managing daily operations, handling sensitive and confidential matters, coordinating special projects, supporting strategic planning and reporting efforts, and ensuring compliance with state and agency policies and procedures. This position requires extensive knowledge of agency operations and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR A bacheloru2019s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus two years of experience in administrative services. 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: + Provides confidential executive-level administrative and operational support to the Director and agency leadership. + Relieves agency leadership and division heads of a variety of administrative, operational, payroll, personnel, and fiscal matters. + Composes and transmits directives, assignments, correspondence, and other communications on behalf of agency leadership. + Coordinates payroll administration, timekeeping audits, adjustments, leave tracking, and related reporting functions. + Assists with budgeting, purchasing, procurement, reimbursements, travel coordination, and other fiscal activities. + Coordinates employee onboarding activities, personnel records, background screenings, and other human resources-related functions. + Assists with strategic planning initiatives, operational reporting, performance indicator tracking, and special projects. + Maintains agency records, schedules, surveys, contact lists, and agency-wide communications. + Serves as liaison with external agencies, vendors, building management, and state offices regarding administrative and operational matters. + Maintains confidentiality while handling sensitive personnel, budgetary, and organizational information. + Assists with agency compliance, reporting requirements, and implementation of administrative procedures and policies. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This posting may be filled by probational appointment, probation in lieu of promotion, detail to special duty, or promotion. Preferred Qualifications:Experience working for a judicial or executive branch judge, a court's chief judicial administrator, an administrative assistant to an agency head, or as a legal secretary to managing partner. A paralegal certificate or law school attendance is preferred. 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 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. Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) for individuals with disabilities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Ms. Izzy Piland Human Resources P.O. Box 94111 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 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 Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-05-11