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Step into a high-impact role at the center of statewide operations. In this dynamic position, you’ll serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing critical administrative, fiscal, and programmatic support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary overseeing Economic Stability and Disability Determination Services.
You’ll take the lead on complex, statewide functions—from budgeting and procurement to operational coordination across regional and field offices—while exercising independent judgment in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive on responsibility, problem-solving, and being the backbone of mission-driven programs that support families and individuals, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.This is a promotionalopportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health.
Three years of experience in administrative services; OR· Coordinates statewide administrative operations for purchasing, procurement, travel, budget, and payroll functions in support of Economic Stability and Disability Determinations Services programs.
· Serves as liaison between State Office leadership and regional/field offices, ensuring clear communication and efficient coordination of program and operational activities.
· Manages purchasing and procurement processes, including vendor coordination, bid evaluation, contract compliance, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with state regulations.
· Oversees travel authorizations and arrangements, securing cost-effective accommodations and ensuring proper documentation, reconciliation, and reimbursement processing.
· Develops, monitors, and analyzes budget activities, including preparing annual budget requests, tracking expenditures, identifying trends, and reporting variances or issues.
· Administers payroll and personnel actions, ensuring accurate timekeeping, compliance with payroll policies, and coordination of HR transactions and documentation.
· Provides high-level administrative support to executive leadership, including managing communications, preparing reports and correspondence, coordinating meetings and events, and maintaining confidentiality in personnel matters.
Location: MVA / ES State Office / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This is a promotionalopportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health.
Cost Center:3052130100
Position Number(s):50689781
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.
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Contact Information:
Samantha Johnson
Samantha.Johnson2@la.govLA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.