<p>                                                                           </p> <p>Job Number: AES-51380-5.14.26-TW</p> <p>This position is located in the Office of Agricultural & Environmental Services - Pesticides Division, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.</p> <p>Ready to make a lasting impact on Louisiana's workforce and organizational culture? The Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry is seeking an Administrative Coordinator 4 to join our Pesticide and Environmental Programs Division. This division safeguards the health, safety, and welfare of Louisiana's residents by enforcing regulations on the labeling, sale, distribution, transportation, storage, use, application, and disposal of pesticides across the state.</p> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <ul> <li>Contribute to a mission-driven organization that serves communities across Louisiana </li><li>Enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits </li><li>Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team </li></ul> <p>Core Competencies:</p> <p>Accepting Direction- The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Thinking Critically- The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. </p> <p>Preferred Competencies: </p> <p>Acting Decisively- The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.</p> <p>Acting with Ethics and Integrity- The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.</p> <p>Communicating Effectively- The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.</p> <p>LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.</p> <p>The LDAF's Pesticide and Environmental Programs Division serves to protect the interests, health, safety, and welfare of the Louisiana public through rules and regulations pertaining to the proper labeling, sale, distribution, transportation, storage, use and application, and disposal of pesticides within the state. The Pesticide Inspection & Enforcement Program is responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of pesticide field inspectors and the pesticide enforcement actions that may result from pesticide inspections in the state.</p> <p>Three years of experience in administrative services.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</p> <p>Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:</p> <p>As an Administrative Coordinator 4, you will serve as a senior-level support professional responsible for coordinating complex administrative operations, managing workflows, and ensuring efficient office and program support across the organization. In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Oversight of and responsibility for receiving and processing applications for pesticide registration of pesticide products from companies located throughout the United States and abroad.  </li><li>Review applications, product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) checking for completeness and accuracy of labels and labeling, and for proper fees and compliance with State and Federal regulations. </li><li>Serves as initial point of contact for the division on the pesticide product registration program.  </li><li>Evaluates and recommends ways to improve pesticide registration activities; works closely with IT on solving problems and implementing new procedures. </li><li>Routinely handles confidential files of pesticide registrant company information. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills as the position requires interaction and coordination with the Department administrators and industry executives.  </li><li>Manages the School Pesticide Safety Program by processing the School Pesticide Safety Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plans submitted annually.  </li><li>Collects data from files or staff for routine inquiries, office program (s), or periodic reports. Prepare special reports according to general directions. </li></ul> <p>Functional Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Prolonged sitting at the workstation </li><li>Occasional bending or kneeling </li></ul> <p>Environmental Factors:</p> <ul> <li>Working indoors </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Appointment Type: </p> <ul> <li>Full-time- this position may be filled by probation or by promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status.  </li><li>Applicants who are not permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a probationary period up to 24 months.  </li><li>Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. </li></ul> <p>The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  </p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p> <p>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. 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.</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.</p> <p>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</p> <p>Tiffany Waddell- HR Analyst </p> <p>Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry</p> <p>5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001</p> <p>Baton Rouge, LA 70806 </p> <p>twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us </p>