Administrative Program Director 2 (Administrative Services Director - Operations & Support)
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Administrative Program Director 2 (Administrative Services Director - Operations & Support)
Salary
$4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OPH/PTT/219166
Department
LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date
03/24/2026
Closing Date
3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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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 position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge
Step into a dynamic role with the Office of Public Health, a key agency within the Louisiana Department of Health dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of communities across the state. With a workforce of over 1,100 positions, OPH leads more than 50 programs spanning 64 parish health units, nine regional offices, and 14 bureaus. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical initiatives-from disease prevention and health promotion to environmental protection, vital records management, and emergency preparedness-while supporting complex programs and budgets totaling over $600 million, including federal grants, state funds, and the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund. Join a mission-driven team making a tangible impact on public health in Louisiana.
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=170650) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
· Direct and coordinate administrative operations for OPH, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and consistency across all bureaus and programs
· Advise and consult with OPH leadership, including Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretaries, Bureau Directors, and Regional Administrators, on administrative policies, procedures, and operational issues
· Oversee agency-wide property control, fleet management, telecommunications, mailroom operations, safety, and procurement functions to ensure compliance with state laws and departmental policies
· Supervise administrative staff and provide leadership for operational activities including asset management, vendor coordination, invoice reconciliation, and subscription/IT procurement
· Develop, implement, and enforce standardized administrative procedures to streamline processes, reduce redundancy, and enhance service delivery
· Manage records retention and governance programs, establishing schedules, ensuring compliance with state law, and providing training and technical guidance to staff on proper document management
· Oversee personnel and HR-related functions, including submission of HR reports, tracking of staff augmentation positions, and guidance on Civil Service and LDH policies
· Supervise time administration processes, ensuring accurate timekeeping, audits, and corrective actions for compliance with LDH and Civil Service regulations
· Review and evaluate operational practices across OPH locations, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency, risk management, and service delivery
· Represent OPH in meetings with external entities, including Division of Administration, LPAA, ORM, OTS, OSB, OMF, LDH Administrators, and Legislative Auditors, to maintain compliance and support agency objectives
Position-Specific Details:
Location:Office of Public Health / Bureau of Finance / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary, a Promotional or a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 3262100400
Position Number(s): 50494669
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:
Paul Tran
Paul.Tran3@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) .
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.
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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State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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