Licensing Analyst Supervisor

LA St Brd-Regist Prof Engrs & Land Surv; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) seeks a Licensing Analyst Supervisor to oversee licensing operations, including EI, PE, PLS licenses, renewals, and firm registrations. You will manage Licensing Analyst I and II, ensure compliance with statutes, rules, and board policies, and drive continuous process improvement.

This promotional role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to collaborate with NCEES, licensees, and

Qualifications

• Experience with licensing operations, licenses, renewals, reinstatements.
• Ability to supervise Licensing Analyst I and II.
• Strong ethical standards and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate daily licensing operations and related activities.
• Provide direct supervision to Licensing Analyst I and II staff, assign work and monitor workloads.

Skills

Ethics & integrity

Adaptability

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + licensing experience

Advanced degree + licensing experience

Job description

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) is to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare of the citizens of Louisiana. The Board accomplishes this by licensing and regulating individuals and firms that offer or provide engineering and land surveying services in the state.

Overview of the Position:

The Licensing Analyst Supervisor reports to the Deputy Executive Director and directly supervises Licensing Analyst I and II staff responsible for processing EI, PE, PLS, renewal, reinstatement, and engineering and land surveying firm applications. The position oversees licensing operations to ensure compliance with Louisiana laws, rules, Board policies, and established procedures; exercises independent judgment on complex licensing matters; and works closely with NCEES, other licensing jurisdictions, applicants, licensees, professional organizations, and Enforcement staff. The position is also responsible for staff development, workload management, licensing records and systems, and continuous improvement of licensing processes.

About this position:

The Licensing Analyst Supervisor will enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and continuity of LAPELS licensing operations while supporting the Board’s responsibility to ensure that applicants and licensees meet all applicable requirements.

Only current, permanent employees of: DOTD/LA Prof Engineering & Land Surveying Board will be considered

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources
• Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change
• Building & Supporting Teams: The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Leading Effective Teams: The ability to guide and motivate a team to create, plan for, and achieve goals.
• Training Others: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance
• Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Qualifications:

• Six years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR
• An advanced degree plus two years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees the daily operations of the Licensing Division to ensure licensing, renewal, reinstatement, firm registration, and related activities are completed accurately and timely in accordance with applicable statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Provides direct supervision to Licensing Analyst I and II staff. Assigns and distributes work, establishes priorities, monitors workloads, and determines appropriate procedures to ensure staff productivity and quality of work. Reviews current and longer-range projects affecting licensing operations and adjusts assignments and priorities as necessary to meet deadlines and Board objectives.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 instead of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Delphia Duncan/Donna Sentell

DOTD/LA Prof Engineering & Land Surveying Board

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