ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER 3
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER 3
Salary
$4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly
Location
Leesville, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
DVA211328-ADMPROMAN-073125
Department
DVA-Department of Veterans' Affairs
Opening Date
07/31/2025
Closing Date
8/5/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
About this Job
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs' mission is to relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational, and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The Administrative Program Manager 3 position is responsible for the overall direction, management and coordination of all operating functions at one of the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. This cemetery consists of thirty (30) acres of land with a minimum of 12,122 grave sites, which will primarily serve deceased veterans and qualified dependents. This position directly supervises the Horticultural Attendant Superintendent and an Administrative Coordinator 4 position.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus two 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=170700) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As an Administrative Program Manager 3, you will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. In this role you will:
Provide direct supervision to Administrative Coordinator and Horticultural Attendant Superintendent.
Manage and oversee all aspects of burial services, from arranging grave openings and closings to coordinating re-interments, dis-interments, and the placement of headstones and markers.
Coordinate with funeral directors, veterans' organizations, and military installations to ensure military honor services are conducted properly.
Manage and direct the Horticultural Attendant Superintendent in the upkeep of grounds, roads, and buildings, which includes aligning headstones, making repairs, and surveying the facilities for deficiencies.
Oversee all administrative office procedures performed by the Administrative Coordinator 4, such as coordinating funeral arrangements, managing interments, and handling documentation for eligibility and plot allowance applications.
Complete the Continuous Performance Management (CPM) for employees that you directly supervise and make the appropriate ratings, comments, and recommendations as needed
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.
Domicile:Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA (Vernon Parish)
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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 scoreis 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 the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tierra Giviens
Human Resources Analyst
tierra.butler6@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the @type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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