About This Job
- Applicant must be a current, Classified employee of the LA State Licensing Board for Contractors *
The mission of the LSLBC is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public dealing with those engaged in the contracting vocation; to afford such persons an effective and practical protection against the unlawful and fraudulent acts of contractors with whom they contract; and to maintain the integrity of the construction industry. Further, the Board shall monitor construction projects to ensure compliance with the licensure requirements of the statutes.
About This Position:
The Compliance Investigations Administrator exercises comprehensive executive authority over the Enforcement Division and directs all investigative and regulatory compliance operations of the agency. This position ensures a coordinated and strategic approach to regulatory oversight by establishing long-range organizational goals, defining operational priorities, and overseeing the development and administration of the division’s budget to support fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
The Administrator provides leadership in the interpretation and application of rules, state statutes, and administrative law governing the agency’s regulatory functions. Through the review of evidentiary standards and administrative procedures, the position ensures that investigative and adjudicative processes fully comply with statutory requirements and established legal protocols to safeguard the public welfare.
Key Competencies Needed to Succeed
- Strategic leadership: Ability to set organizational direction, manage large-scale operations, and make high-impact decisions.
- Regulatory and legal expertise: Deep understanding of administrative law, investigative standards, and compliance frameworks.
- Operational oversight: Skill in driving performance, improving systems, and managing budgets responsibly.
- Policy development: Ability to craft and implement policies, procedures, and training that support consistent and defensible investigative practices.
- Legislative and stakeholder relations: Comfort serving as a liaison to policymakers, representing the agency, and communicating technical regulatory concepts.
- Collaboration and relationship-building: Effective engagement with other agencies, boards, and federal and industry partners.
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting or Unique
- Executive-level scope and authority: The role oversees all investigative and compliance functions and may act as agency head when needed—unusual responsibility for a single administrator role.
- Strategic impact on statewide regulatory policy: The Administrator directly shapes long-term regulatory frameworks, influencing both agency operations and broader public welfare.
- Legislative influence: Serving as the primary legislative liaison provides opportunities to shape statutory proposals and regulatory policy at the state level.
- High visibility and interagency engagement: Representation on boards, commissions, and professional organizations offers a platform for cross-agency collaboration and thought leadership.
- Opportunity to elevate investigative standards: The role leads modernization of investigative processes, training, and compliance practices to strengthen the agency’s effectiveness and credibility
Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR
An advanced degree plus four years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical 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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
As a Recruitment Specialist, You Will Be Instrumental In Delivering a Streamlined And Engaging Hiring Experience For Both Candidates And Hiring Managers. In This Role, You Will:
- Provides executive-level oversight and direction for all operations within the Enforcement Division.
- Establishes long-range strategic goals and objectives that align with the agency’s regulatory mission.
- Develops and administers the division’s operating budget while ensuring responsible fiscal management.
- Monitors operational performance against established benchmarks and implements systemic improvements to enhance efficiency, accountability, and regulatory outcomes.
- Serves as the agency head in the absence of the agency's Appointing Authority.
- Directs the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and guidelines governing investigations, audits, and related regulatory enforcement activities.
- Oversees agency-wide compliance initiatives to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws governing licensing, enforcement, and investigative processes.
- Reviews investigative practices and evidentiary procedures to ensure enforcement actions are legally defensible and consistent with administrative law standards.
- Establishes internal operational policies to support consistent and effective investigative practices.
- Oversees the design and delivery of formal training programs for investigative personnel to ensure ongoing proficiency in agency procedures, statutory requirements, and legal standards.
- Ensures staff remain informed of changes to laws, administrative rules, and enforcement protocols.
- Represents the agency and the state on various commissions, regulatory boards, and professional organizations.
- Engages with legislators, federal officials, and industry stakeholders on matters related to compliance, enforcement, and regulatory policy.
- Maintains strong professional relationships that support the agency’s mission and regulatory authority.
- Collaborates with legislators and policymakers to ensure regulatory frameworks remain effective, enforceable, and aligned with public policy goals.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotional
*Applicant must be a current, Classified employee of the LA State Licensing Board for Contractors *
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.
Louisiana is a State As a 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Nikki Lopez-Crawford
LA State Licensing Board for Contractors
225-346-6359
nlopez@lslbc.gov
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:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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