Most positions within the Classified service with the State of Louisiana are filled by posting a vacancy on the SCS website using the LA Careers system, although a few Louisiana state agencies, including some colleges and universities, host their own e-recruitment websites (e.g., LSU System, Nicholls State University, and Southeastern LA University). Some types of actions are exempt from posting as outlined in Civil Service Rule 22.3 (b); however, the majority of vacancies are filled after posting the vacancy on the SCS website.

Visit the State of Louisiana Current Job Opportunities page of the SCS website to view current vacancies. You may also fill out a Job Interest Card HERE. Select the categories for jobs you are interested in and fill out the contact information to be informed of future job openings for that category of jobs via email.

You can fill out a "Job Interest Card" if you would like to be notified by email when jobs that meet your needs are posted on LA Careers. You can sign up for "Job Interest Cards" HERE.

You can apply online at State of Louisiana Current Job Opportunities. View our "User Guide for First Time Applicants" for more information on submitting an application. Please be sure to follow the instructions carefully.

Yes. The online application is the only method used to apply for classified jobs on the SCS website.

No. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing all relevant sections of the online application.

You may call (225) 925-1911, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, for assistance.

Vacancies are posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The hiring manager can also select a longer period of time to advertise the open position. Some job postings, for frequently filled jobs, are open on a continuous basis to accept applications. Check the job posting for the deadline to submit you application.

Minimum qualifications are the basic credentials (e.g., education, experience, licensure, etc.) that a candidate is required to possess in order to perform a job. The minimum qualifications for classified state jobs are established by State Civil Service in conjunction with agencies using the jobs. A candidate must meet these qualification requirements before being appointed to the position. Please refer to Chapter 22, Rule 22.5 for more information on minimum qualifications.

While it is acceptable to highlight certain duties or skills that are relevant to a particular vacancy, your application should not change dramatically from one job announcement to another. Your title, dates of employment, hours worked per week, employer, supervisor, and the number of people you supervised as well as the overall description of work should be accurate and remain consistent over time. Drastic changes raise red flags and may cause your records to be sent for investigation with possible consequences including, but not limited to, being ruled ineligible for consideration for a particular vacancy, removal from a position if hired, or possibly being barred from State classified employment for a period of time.

Work experience is credited on a full-time or part-time basis. Candidates are credited for full-time experience when they work at least 32 hour per week or more. Any work experience less than 32 hours per week is pro-rated based on a 40-hour work week. Once full-time experience is given, candidates will not be given extra credit for working more than 40 hours per week.

For jobs in State service, only those jobs with an EEO code of PR (professional) or OA (officials and administrators) are professional level. For jobs outside of state service, jobs with comparable duties to jobs in State service that are considered professional will also be recognized as professional. Enlisted military experience is credited with professional experience when an individual is ranked E-5 or above. Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers are also credited with professional experience.

All college hours and degrees granted by a college or university in the United States must be from an accredited college or university. You should be prepared to submit an official copy of your transcript to Human Resources if you are selected for hire. Unofficial transcripts are sometimes accepted by agencies at the application phase of the process. You should check the Supplemental Information section of each posting to determine each agency’s requirements regarding transcripts.

The U.S. Department of Education offers a database of accredited postsecondary institutions and programs that can be found HERE.

You will need to get your coursework or degree evaluated by a service that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Member organizations can be found HERE. The evaluation report should be submitted with your application.