State of Louisiana
Salary :
$4,993.73 - $8,589.00 Monthly Location :
Baton Rouge, LA Job Type:
Promotion Job Number:
LASERS-08042501 Department:
LA State Employees' Retirement System Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
8/10/2025 11:59 PM Central
About this Job Ready to advance your IT career? This
promotional opportunity
puts you at the forefront of mission-critical systems. As an
IT Applications Specialist 1 , you'll resolve high-level technical and functional issues, develop and implement complex, agency-wide application solutions, and define the architecture for key processes like retirement systems. You'll also coach and support your team, sharing expertise and best practices. If you're ready to step up, lead with impact, and shape the future of IT in your agency-this is your next move!
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) is to provide a sound retirement plan for its members through prudent management and exceptional service.
Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR
A master's degree plus three years of experience in information technology.
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.
NOTE: A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
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: Resolve high-level technical and functional issues in mission critical systems in cooperation with end users and other IT staff Develop and implement highly complex application solutions for agency wide usage Define the application architecture and core framework for the retirement process Coach team members in the maintenance and development of application solutions and use of development tools Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type:
This is a promotional posting for permanent LASERS employees only. Compensation:
This position is eligible for a Special Entrance Rate of $4993.79 per month
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.
* 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:
Andrea H. Rogers P.O. Box 44213 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213 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
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
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 (). 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 others
01
Are you a permanent LASERS employee?
Yes No
Required Question
$4,993.73 - $8,589.00 Monthly Location :
Baton Rouge, LA Job Type:
Promotion Job Number:
LASERS-08042501 Department:
LA State Employees' Retirement System Opening Date:
08/05/2025 Closing Date:
8/10/2025 11:59 PM Central
About this Job Ready to advance your IT career? This
promotional opportunity
puts you at the forefront of mission-critical systems. As an
IT Applications Specialist 1 , you'll resolve high-level technical and functional issues, develop and implement complex, agency-wide application solutions, and define the architecture for key processes like retirement systems. You'll also coach and support your team, sharing expertise and best practices. If you're ready to step up, lead with impact, and shape the future of IT in your agency-this is your next move!
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) is to provide a sound retirement plan for its members through prudent management and exceptional service.
Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR
A master's degree plus three years of experience in information technology.
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.
NOTE: A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
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: Resolve high-level technical and functional issues in mission critical systems in cooperation with end users and other IT staff Develop and implement highly complex application solutions for agency wide usage Define the application architecture and core framework for the retirement process Coach team members in the maintenance and development of application solutions and use of development tools Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type:
This is a promotional posting for permanent LASERS employees only. Compensation:
This position is eligible for a Special Entrance Rate of $4993.79 per month
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.
* 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:
Andrea H. Rogers P.O. Box 44213 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213 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
Parental Leave
- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
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 (). 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 others
01
Are you a permanent LASERS employee?
Yes No
Required Question