June 2023: Volume 6, Issue 2

Our Mission: To provide merit-based, innovative workforce solutions which enable state government to attract, develop and retain a productive, diverse and engaged workforce that excels in delivering quality services to the citizens of Louisiana.

Call for 2023 Charles E. Dunbar Nominations

Entering into the 64th year of its annual program, the Louisiana Civil Service League has announced the call for nominations for the 2023 Charles E. Dunbar, Jr. Career Service Award. Since the inception of the program, more than 650 classified public employees have been awarded the Dunbar Career Service Award. Recognizing the tremendous contributions made to the state of Louisiana by classified employees, we encourage you to consider nominating one of your employees for this prestigious honor. Anyone who was a classified employee during the 2023 Calendar Year is eligible to be nominated.

The Dunbar Award is the highest honor classified state employees can receive for their service to the citizens of Louisiana. The Civil Service League bestows the award on local, state, and municipal civil service employees who distinguish themselves through unselfish service to the citizens of Louisiana. Nominees are judged on commitment to the classified service, contributions toward workplace improvement, and personal initiative.

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Hosting a Hiring Fair?

Visit our new page that has hiring fair resources for state agencies.

2023 Professional Trainer Graduates

Congratulations to our recent CPTP Professional Trainer Certification graduates! These employees represented multiple state agencies and were recognized during the June Commission Meeting.

Britiny Brooks

DCFS

Monica Clark

DOA

Office of State Procurement

Claire Dixon

DOTD

Louisiana Transportation Research Center

Tara Gallope

SCS

Rene Gills

DCFS

Disability Determination Services

Sharon Lachney

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

Heather Landry

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

Leon Spears

LDH

Office of Public Health

Jennifer Taylor

LDH

Office of Public Health

Amber White

DOA

Office of State Procurement

Reed Williams

SCS

Earnest Wilson

LSU Health - Shreveport

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Excellent Compliance Audits

State Civil Service would like to commend the Division of Administration and Florida Parishes Human Services Authority for an excellent Compliance Audit. These agencies achieved 90% compliance or higher in all categories audited, had no areas of concern, and no major rule violations.

The results received by these agencies show the value and importance of excellence they place on Civil Service rule compliance. They are to be commended for a job well done!

State Civil Service Commission Updates

During our March Commission Meeting, we welcomed two new commissioners, Candes C. Carter and Craig A. Netterville, and welcomed back Vice-Chairman, D. Scott Hughes. They were sworn in by SCS General Counsel, Sherri Gregoire. Read the media release.

During our May Commission Meeting, we welcomed our new employee representative, Codi Neyland, to the State Civil Service Commission. She was sworn in by SCS General Counsel, Sherri Gregoire. Read the media release.

We also presented former employee representative Kristi Folse with an appreciation plaque to commend her for her dedicated service to the State Civil Service Commission.

Learn More About the Commission

State Civil Service and the Baton Rouge Testing & Recruiting Center will be closed on the following dates for the Independence Day holiday.

July 3 & 4, 2023

There will be no testing on these days.

Louisiana Cyber Attack

Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) is one of a still undetermined number of government entities, major businesses and organizations to be affected by the unprecedented MOVEit data breach.

The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness recommends that all Louisianans take the above steps immediately.

For additional tips on protecting your data and identity, visit:

Hurricane Season Resources

DOTD:

Evacuation Route
511la.org provides continual updates about weather-related road conditions, road work, commercial vehicle restrictions, road closures and other travel information

Get a Game Plan with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

"When severe weather strikes, will you be ready? It's critical that you are, for your safety and your family's. The key is to have a winning game plan."

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services: pre-register for DSNAP now and be ready if DSNAP becomes available for your community

Louisiana Department of Insurance: Hurricane Resource Center

See preparedness tips, what do after a flood, storm damage resource center and more.

LSU AgCenter: list of non-perishable items to add to your hurricane food supply

Office of Group Benefits: Download your digital ID card from the member portal

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