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159860
PROGRAM COMPLIANCE OFFICER 2
AS613     $37,523 - $73,632
Creation Date: 04/05/1995
Change Date: 08/03/2026

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To conduct and report field inspections and reviews, to ensure public compliance with statutes and programs monitored or administered by a state agency, and to initiate prosecution or sanctions for violations.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from Program Compliance Officer Supervisor or equivalent position.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Program Compliance Officer 1 by the presence of greater decision making authority, independence in execution of reviews, and by job performance at the experienced level.

Differs from Program Compliance Officer 3 by the absence of advanced level duties, which include but are not limited to the following: responsibility to prepare non-standardized reports of program fraud, to prepare evidence and to serve as chief witness for prosecution, or to serve as assistant supervisor in a unit with at least three Program Compliance Officer positions.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE, CORE COMPETENCIES ARE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS BASED ON THE WORK TASKS OUTLINED IN THE EXAMPLES OF WORK. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Building and Supporting Teams	Communicating Effectively	Demonstrating Accountability
Making Accurate Judgments	Training Others	Using Data

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Reviews certification reports from assigned state agencies and conducts random sample field audits for compliance with state movable property and fleet regulations. Writes reports of audit findings and transmits to agencies; ensures agencies comply with required corrective action. Provides guidance, information, and any other program assistance needed by assigned agencies.

Receives inquiries from program participants and other interested parties and provides answers to their questions about the program.

Prepares statistical information for program.

Conducts program compliance audits of employers payroll, accounts payable, and personnel records to ensure compliance with child labor law requirements; educates employers in compliance requirements and in enforcement penalties; and prepares detailed report of findings for supervisor or manager.

Conducts program compliance of employers personnel and payroll and accounts payable records to ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to pre-employment or post-employment medical examinations and drug screening tests. Educates employers in statutory compliance and in enforcement penalties; prepares detailed report of findings for supervisor or manager.

Educates applicants for private employment agency licenses and administers tests for license; serves as liaison for all applicants in a specific area for any contact regarding program; conducts random site audits of agencies for compliance; prepares detailed reports of findings for supervisor or manager.

Serves as contact for all employers in a specified area who desire to establish apprenticeship programs at their workplaces; educates employers in compliance with applicable statutes and reviews program materials for compliance; conducts program audits of training procedures and materials. Prepares detailed reports of findings for supervisor or manager. Conducts random audits of businesses within specified area for compliance.

Reviews certification reports from assigned state agencies and conducts random sample field audits for compliance with state movable property and fleet regulations. Writes reports of audit findings and transmits to agencies; ensures agencies comply with required corrective action. Provides guidance, information, and any other program assistance needed by assigned agencies.

Conducts statewide compliance audits of nonprofit agencies which purchase property from Louisiana Federal Property Assistance Agency and writes reports of findings. Performs frequent travel to inspect federal property offerings and makes purchasing decisions for all such property acquired by State. Sets prices for all goods sold to ensure recoupment of acquisition costs.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of experience in compliance programs, federal jobs training programs, accounting, auditing, labor relations, workforce development, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in compliance programs, federal jobs training programs, accounting, auditing, labor relations, workforce development, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor's plus one year of experience in compliance programs, federal jobs training programs, accounting, auditing, labor relations, workforce development, or administrative services; 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.