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Administrative Program Director 4

Join Our Team at DCFS: Administrative Program Director 4

This vacancy will be filled by promotion of a current permanent classified DCFS employee. This vacancy is within the Office of Management and Finance and will manage the daily administrative operations of the Department. The Division of Management and Finance plays a key role in enforcing policy and procedures for all DCFS statewide. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!

DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters. We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people. Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

Eight years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus four years of experience in administrative services. 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 and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Provides guidance and direction to incumbents responsible for the day-to-day functions of DCFS programs.
• Negotiates leases statewide and inspects current and potential office facilities statewide.
• Coordinates safety activities, performs safety audits, and analyzes job safety issues.
• Manages orders for desktop and mobile phone services.
• Ensures proper handling of maintenance problems.
• Prepare complex, technical reports and correspondence pertaining to administrative activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: DCFS - Promotional only: open to current permanent classified DCFS employees.

Works Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer", and 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 this 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:

Shanita Smith

...@La.Gov