Program Officer 1/2/3/4 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5035598) Apply  Program Officer 1/2/3/4 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 0111-211582-KPG Department GOV-Home Security and EP Opening Date 08/08/2025 Closing Date 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Official GOHSEP website (https://gohsep.la.gov/) GOHSEP Vision, Mission, and Goals New Vision, Mission, and Goals Vision: To serve as an extension of the Office of the Governor and provide sound leadership during crisis events while also enhancing the day-to-day state agency programs servicing Louisiana residents, businesses, and organizations. Mission: The mission of GOSHEP is to utilize three priorities to save lives, protect property, and maintain infrastructure: + Priority Number One: Ensure that GOHSEP serves as the emergency arm of the Governor and works hand in hand with all emergency support/recovery function agencies as part of the U.S. National Response Framework and the Louisiana Homeland Security, Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act in preparation, response, recovery, mitigation, and prevention of crisis events. + Priority Number Two: Ensure that all Municipalities, Parishes/Parish Organizations, Sub-Recipients, and State Agencies have a voice and an agency to champion them in obtaining maximum funds in all applicable federal and state programs in an expeditious manner. + Priority Number Three: Consistently review internal best business practices and potential for Improvements. It is essential to review the actual mission and output of internal departments to ensure elite levels of support to all stakeholders in Louisiana. Goals: + GOHSEP will apply leadership directly towards lifesaving measures and mitigation efforts to protect public/private property and establish/maintain a safety net to protect, operate, and improve our infrastructure. + GOHSEP will quickly and efficiently move resources through the emergency management cycle: preparation, response, recovery, mitigation, and prevention. The definition of resources at each stage involves all five divisions and changes depending upon the stage. The five divisions will all operate in support of each other in a deliberate, synchronized fashion. + GOHSEP will internally hold itself accountable as an operational arm of government with a strategic directive: GOHSEP will be unwavering in our efforts to save lives, protect property, and maintain infrastructure. + GOHSEP will standardize internal strategic concepts in a specific format to streamline communication into clear concise products. The format is task, purpose, issue, discussion, and recommendation: + Task- What is this situation? + Purpose- What is the real problem? What is likely to happen? What is the center of gravity of the issue? + Issue- How should I think about this situation to define the problem or opportunity? How could this situation happen? What do I know about situations like this? What do I not know that I should? + Discussion- What other situation is like this one? What is this situation not like? What else could this situation or solution be? How should I prepare for future situations? + Recommendation- What needs to be accomplished? What is the solution or plan? Is there a specific path to decide the solution? Does the solution support the purpose (center of gravity)? Minimum Qualifications Minimum. A baccalaureate degree plus a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in homeland security or emergency management. Substitutions Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the degree requirement. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows: A maximum of 120 semester hours can be combined with experience to qualify. 30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience. 60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience. 90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience. 120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience. College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years full-time work experience to qualify. NOTE: A college degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Additional Information Preference will be given to an individual with experience in GIS, and Basic web design to include; HTML, JavaScript and/or CSS programming languages. Preference may be given to applicants with direct emergency operations center experience or emergency management experience in one of the following fields at the local, state level or federal level of government: law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, health/medical, homeland security, mass care, or public assistance. Applicants must be available to travel occasionally including overnight travel. Applicants must have effective oral/written communication skills, strong analytical skills, ability to work independently, and effective interpersonal skills. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Applicants must be able to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, including weekends and holidays, for extended periods during emergencies, which may be frequent in nature. Must present and maintain a valid Louisiana driver’s license. Applicant must have or be able to obtain DHS Secret Level Clearance and PCII Certification. Job Specification EXAMPLES OF WORK: --Build GIS Layers and enhance WebEOC functionality. --Advises supervisor and/or upper management on all situations as needed --Ensures the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) remain in a daily state of readiness, and assists in preparing and posting documents that provide situational awareness to all stakeholders. --Collaborates and builds information with Federal, State, and local governmental agencies and private industry to support a clear, concise, and comprehensive picture of the State’s significant events. --Monitors WebEOC and assists in processing resource requests submitted via phone and through WebEOC. --Conducts operational and WebEOC training to local and State agencies. --Assists in the formulation of State EOC policies and procedures. --Participates in training courses and exercises. --Works in the Emergency Operations Center during activation with the ability to work 12 hour shifts or longer for extended periods. --Works extensively with GIS, PowerPoint, Excel and Word documents. Job Duties and Other Information Please be certain to use an email address on the application submitted that is accessed often. If invited to interview, an impromptu skills assessment may be conducted and applicants will be required to bring the following attachments: + Cover Letter (expressing interest and why you feel you are the best qualified candidate) + Resume This agency participates in the E-verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings used by GOHSEP. Application Status Message What it Means Application received Your application has been submitted successfully. Evaluating experience Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Eligible for consideration You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position. Referred to hiring manager for review Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview. Position filled Someone has been selected for the position. Position cancelled The agency has decided not to fill the position. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. If you have any questions please contact Kristin Garcia, HR Specialist. Email: Kristin.Garcia@la.gov Benefits: Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to “make a difference” through 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. Flexible Working Arrangements– The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies. Professional Development -The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage. Insurance Coverage –Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State’s own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at www.groupbenefits.org. Deferred Compensation –As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings. Holidays and Leave –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 sav0ed for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement –The Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS) is a qualified defined benefit pension and retirement plan under Section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. LASERS’ provides retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Additional information on this program can be found at www.lasersonline.org . Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. 01 Do you have a baccalaureate degree PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in homeland security or emergency management? OR do you meet any of the qualifying substitutions outlined in the announcement? + Yes + No 02 If you answered 'YES' to the previous question, please reference what education or work experience in your application meet the qualification. Include the following: Name of educational body for degrees or college hours, title(s), employer names and dates for each job used to qualify. If you answered 'NO' to the above question, enter 'N/A'. 03 Do you have any experience in Emergency Management or Emergency Operations? + Yes + No 04 Are you able plan, organize, and execute Emergency management or disaster response operations? + Yes + No 05 Do you possess the following skills? --Effective oral/written communications skills --Strong analytical skills --The ability to work independently --Effective interpersonal skills --Effective conflict resolution skills --High degree of professionalism + Yes + No 06 Do you have working knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office applications? + Yes + No 07 Are you able to work 12-hour shifts, day or night, including weekends and holidays, for extended periods during emergencies? + Yes + No 08 Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license? + Yes + No 09 Are you a current employee with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security? + Yes + No 10 If you answered 'YES' to the previous question, have you successfully completed your probationary period? If you answered 'NO' to the above question, enter 'N/A'. 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 http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email