Administrative Coordinator 3
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Administrative Coordinator 3
Salary
$2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
MVA/PAW/217268
Department
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date
02/05/2026
Closing Date
2/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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About this Job
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.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)
This essential position supports the core mission of the Economic Stability programs by providing clerical, programmatic, and administrative support to staff, applicants, and clients. The role contributes to the accurate and timely delivery of multiple federally and state-regulated benefits programs, including SNAP, FITAP, Kinship Care Assistance, and STEP. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to make a meaningful impact by helping ensure families and individuals receive critical financial and supportive assistance while maintaining compliance with complex federal and state regulations.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes
Managing Resources:The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
Using Data:The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
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=168060) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Serve as receptionist and telephone operator, greet clients, conduct initial interviews, and assess their needs to connect them with appropriate staff or services.
Collect and verify client information, assist Social Service Analysts in determining program eligibility, and perform tasks within complex automated systems.
Perform general clerical and administrative support, including handling mail, scanning documents, maintaining records, and compiling data to support staff operations.
Maintain current knowledge of program policies and procedures to ensure accurate services and information are provided to clients.
Maintain readiness for disaster and emergency response, including D-SNAP operations, shelter registration, and assisting evacuees with basic needs during emergencies.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development, including emergency preparedness and program-specific certifications, to enhance skills and maintain operational readiness.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / ES New Orleans Region 1-FSA 1 / Orleans Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) or Detail to Special Duty,
Cost Center: 3052130204
Position Number(s): 50689945
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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Patricia Walker
Patricia.Walker.DCFS@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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.
Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp) .
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
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ADi - 26: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?
I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.
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ADi - 26: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.
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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MR - 26: Managing Resources - How well do you manage financial, physical, or contractual resources to meet operational needs?
I struggle to manage resources, don't always follow required procedures, or have trouble keeping accurate records.
I handle basic resource tasks but may not consistently align them with priorities or follow procedures.
I manage resources effectively, follow procedures, track usage, and maintain accurate records to support my team's goals.
I plan ahead to meet future needs, improve systems, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure compliance across resource areas.
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MR - 26: Managing Resources - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please @type "N/A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
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State of Louisiana
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Phone
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Website
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