Job Details

Job Opportunity

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Join a dynamic team that keeps critical operations running smoothly across the organization. In this role, you take ownership of at least two key administrative functions, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our mission. From managing budgets and contracts that fund essential services to maintaining secure and safe facilities that support staff and clients, your work touches every corner of the agency. You will collaborate with internal partners, solve operational challenges, and improve processes that help our programs deliver the highest level of service to the community. This is an opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Pursuing Professional Development: A personal commitment to take advantage of opportunities to increase your professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

Developing Performance: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's 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.

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:

Coordinate and oversee daily operations for assigned administrative functions to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Manage key operational areas such as Mail Operations, Printing, Telecommunications, Vehicle Management, or similar services based on organizational needs.

Monitor and maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and records management systems.

Support facility operations by assisting with maintenance activities, safety protocols, and security procedures.

Participate in fiscal management duties including budgeting, payroll, payables, receivables, and financial tracking.

Assist with contracts and grant processes by maintaining documentation and supporting compliance requirements.

Collaborate with internal departments to support personnel administration and information technology needs.

Identify risks and support efforts in safety and risk management initiatives to protect staff, facilities, and resources.

Research and recommend improvements that enhance the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of assigned areas.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Secretary / Health Standards / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 307#######

Position Number(s): 50577511

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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Casey Hickman

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-###-####

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-###-####.

LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.