Program Compliance Officer 1, 2, Or 3

The Division of Administration/Louisiana Property Assistance Agency has a vacancy. 

This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.  

Daily and overnight statewide travel and overtime is required. 

Preference may be given to applicants with experience/knowledge of the property and fleet management rules and regulations.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.  

AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
•  Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
•  Training Others: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.
•  Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a Program Compliance Officer 1 (AS-612), Program Compliance Officer 2  (AS-613) or Program Compliance Officer 3(AS-614) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Program Compliance Officer 3 is $75,026. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers.  Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.  New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

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.  

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.   Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

 Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

 Erica R. Gay

 HR Specialist

 Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

 email: erica.gay@la.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of experience in compliance programs, federal jobs training programs, accounting, auditing, labor relations, workforce development, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's 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.

Function of Work:

To conduct and report field inspections and reviews to ensure public compliance with statutes and programs monitored or administered by a state agency and to initiate sanctions for violations.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

General from Program Compliance Officer Supervisor or equivalent.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Program Compliance Officer 2 by more limited decision-making authority and trainee status.Acting as a program quality control auditor, determines whether claims for Unemployment Insurance benefits were properly processed and paid and prepares detailed report of review findings.

Conducts random quality control audits of Unemployment Insurance benefits recipients.

Compares application and supporting documents to file records and determines whether Unemployment Insurance recipient has been properly paid; calculates period and amount of underpayment or overpayment.

Receives inquiries from program participants and other interested parties and provides answers to their questions about program.

Prepares statistical information for program.

Prepares standardized reports of benefits audits and calculates dollar amount of under or overpayment.

Conducts field investigations of potential cases of overpayment or fraud by recipients of Unemployment Insurance or Workers Compensation benefits and reports findings.

Conducts program compliance audits of employers payroll, accounts payable and personnel records to ensure compliance with child labor law requirements; educates employers in compliance requirements and in enforcement penalties; prepares detailed report of findings for supervisor or manager.

Conducts program compliance reviews of employers personnel and payroll and accounts payable records to ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to pre-employment or post-employment medical examinations and drug screening tests. Educates employers in statutory compliance and in enforcement penalties; prepares detailed report of findings for supervisor or manager.

Educates applicants for private employment agency licenses and administers tests for license; serves as liaison for all applicants in a specific area for any contact regarding program; conducts random site audits of agencies for compliance; prepares detailed reports of findings for supervisor or manager.

Serves as contact for all employers in a specified area who desire to establish apprenticeship programs at their workplaces; educates employers in compliance with applicable statutes and reviews program materials for compliance; conducts program audits of training procedures and materials.

Prepares detailed reports of findings for supervisor or manager. Conducts random audits of businesses within specified area for compliance.

Reviews certification reports from assigned state agencies and conducts random sample field audits for compliance with state movable property and fleet regulations. Writes reports of audit findings and transmits to agencies; ensures agencies comply with required corrective action. Provides guidance, information and any other program assistance needed by assigned agencies.