LAND SPECIALIST 1-3

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: CPRA- 226920

Department: GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job: The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is seeking a highly motivated professional to serve as a Land Specialist 1-3. The State's coastal protection and restoration program encompasses an extensive and diversified mission involving the integration of multiple major environmental and hurricane flood measures contained within the State's comprehensive coastal Master Plan. Those measures and associated projects create, restore, enhance, protect, and preserve the state's coastal wetlands, barrier islands, natural ridges, and other natural resources vital to the state's economy and/or the safety of its citizens. An ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies: Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Negotiating Agreements: The ability to reach fair, mutually beneficial outcomes through ethical negotiation that builds trust and supports shared goals. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience in property and land rights acquisition, appraisals, or relocation assistance; land title research or abstracting, land surveying or cadastral work; or oil and gas lease negotiations or land work involving plotting and location of well sites and access routes; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field; ORA 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.

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: Supervise and assist with planning, controlling, and implementing land rights and oyster lease acquisition for multiple coastal protection and restoration projects Provide technical recommendations concerning land rights issues relative to assigned coastal restoration projects

Compensation: The maximum salary for a Land Specialist 3 is $84,302 annually.*If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may later be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available. For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a baccalaureate degree will be allowed to apply for this position.

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. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*Contact Information: If you have any questions, you may contact: Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources SupervisorP.O. Box 44027 Baton Rouge, LA 70804CPRA.HumanResources@la.govLouisiana 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: Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found atHolidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's DayMartin 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: 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 others01Are you within 90 days of receiving the required baccalaureate or master's degree ?YesNo02MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information? I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias. I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes. I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs. I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.03MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.04NA: Negotiating Agreements - How well do you prepare for and conduct negotiations to achieve fair, ethical, and productive outcomes? I enter negotiations unprepared and struggle to communicate clearly or build trust. I focus mostly on fixed positions and may overlook shared interests or use strategies that don't support fair negotiation. I prepare in advance, communicate clearly, and work toward mutual solutions while adapting as needed. I lead strategic, ethical negotiations that build trust, solve complex issues, and deliver strong outcomes for everyone involved.05NA: Negotiating Agreements - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.06TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it? I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence. I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources. I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources. I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.07TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. Required Question