Salary : $75,048.00 - $135,096.00 Annually
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CPRA-
Department: GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Opening Date: 08/18/2025
Closing Date: 9/8/ :59 PM Central
About this Job This Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is seeking a Coastal Resources Assistant Administrator to serve over the Studies and Environmental Branch within the Planning and Research Division. The incumbent oversees two key units-Feasibility Studies and Environmental-and manages professional staff and programs that support Louisiana's coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection efforts. Responsibilities include supervising complex environmental programs and balancing diverse considerations in support of CPRA's mission to protect and restore the state's coastal resources.
Minimum Qualifications One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus five years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR
A master's degree in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus four years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology; OR
A Ph.D. in biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering or a related field plus three years of experience in coastal resource management, wetland resource management, environmental science, natural resource management, or biology.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: - Manages the Feasibility and Environmental Studies, Permitting, and Non-Structural Risk Reduction components of CPRA's coastal restoration and hurricane flood protection program, overseeing early-stage planning and permitting for large-scale, multi-billion-dollar projects
- Directs and coordinates the work of professional staff and contractors, assigning priorities, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring quality, budget compliance, and adherence to all applicable regulations and schedules
- Serves as the state's lead for implementing civil works ecological and environmental restoration projects in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including oversight of programs such as BUDMAT, CWPPRA, and the Atchafalaya Basin Program, as well as future federally authorized studies and projects
- Reviews and approves detailed technical reports prepared by staff on coastal restoration, hurricane flood protection projects, and environmental programs, ensuring accuracy and quality prior to submission to CPRA leadership, external stakeholders, and public dissemination
- Oversees the development and management of professional service contracts, including evaluating technical proposals, negotiating cost estimates, reviewing contractor deliverables for compliance, and making recommendations on invoice approvals and contract awards to ensure efficient use of state resources
- Directs the preparation and management of federal grant proposals and reporting, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines, while coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies to optimize use of funds and represent CPRA on technical committees, public forums, and interagency policy initiatives
- Monitors and analyzes state and federal regulations, legislation, and projects to assess potential impacts, advises CPRA leadership on technical and policy matters, and assists in drafting legislative actions and implementing administrative policies to ensure compliance and address emerging issues
Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Office Location :150 Terrace Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 "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.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information: If you have any questions, you may contact:
Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor
P.O. Box 44027
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: biological sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or a related field?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the degree as it appears on your transcript.
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