Licensing Analyst 2

About this position:

*ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENT PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS BOARD*

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization, as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. 
Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals

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.

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

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Raelene Lundin
Licensed Professional Counselors Board
225-295-8444
lpcboard@lpcboard.orgMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR

A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR

An advanced 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 ensure that licenses are issued, maintained, or reinstated timely  to all eligible and qualified persons regulated by a statewide regulatory Board.

OR

To effect continuing education credentialing for licensees regulated by a  statewide regulatory Board as well as continuing education for Board staff.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad review from Licensing Analyst Supervisor or other administrative official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional supervision over  clerical staff.

LOCATION OF WORK:
Any Louisiana licensing Board.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Licensing Analyst 1 by the level and amount of independence exercised in analyzing data, performing investigations, and issuing determinations.

Differs from Licensing Analyst  3 by the absence of advanced duties performed at a location as approved by SCS.

• Process all incoming applications (with the exception of renewal applications)
• Draft and maintain all applicant related correspondence
• Provide updates to Executive Director regarding issues, work completed, and outstanding tasks
• Provide information by answering questions and requests from licensees, provisional licensees, applicants, and public via professional, appropriate, and timely verbal and written communication.
• Provide Information to Administrative Assistant and Data Entry Assistant regarding applicants and current licensees and provisional licensees
• Provide information to Board Members regarding Applicants at Licensure Committee Meeting(s) and Board Meeting(s) as needed
• Prepare Applicant Reports for Board Meeting(s)
• Ensure internal database and website are accurate and current • Appropriately document all applicant processing related tasks
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks, including filing and updating spreadsheets
• Contribute to team effort and protection of the public in a meaningful, professional, and appropriate manner 

Salary : $3,127 - $6,136