Administrative Program Specialist A (Property and Telecommunications Specialist)
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5285667)
Apply
?
Administrative Program Specialist A (Property and Telecommunications Specialist)
Salary
$3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OPH/PTT/219291
Department
LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date
03/26/2026
Closing Date
3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
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
Join the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Public Health in Baton Rouge and play a key role in supporting operations that impact communities statewide. This position offers the opportunity to work at the center of a large, mission-driven agency, contributing to the management of facilities, property control, and telecommunications that keep critical public health services running. You'll collaborate with leadership, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and apply your expertise to strengthen systems that support a $600 million operation and thousands of employees. If you're detail-oriented, knowledgeable in regulatory frameworks, and ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this is a rewarding opportunity to advance your career in public service.
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.
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.
Managing Resources:The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers:The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Solving Problems:The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Training Others:The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance.
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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168090) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
· Manages and monitors property control operations across all OPH regions, central office, and parish health units, serving as the primary point of contact for property liaisons
· Ensures agency compliance with state property control regulations, including LPM requirements, through oversight, guidance, and corrective actions
· Coordinates and conducts annual property audits, including on-site inspections, audit reporting, and follow-up on inventory discrepancies and adjustments
· Oversees daily asset management activities within LaGov, maintaining accurate inventory records and processing updates, corrections, and approvals
· Administers the disposition of surplus property by reviewing requests, securing approvals, coordinating transfers, and ensuring proper documentation and compliance
· Develops and delivers statewide training on property management, inventory control, and property disposal procedures for OPH staff
· Serves as liaison with LDH Property Control, DOA-LPM Compliance Auditors, and surplus warehouse personnel to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
· Manages agency telecommunications services, including ordering, installation, relocation, troubleshooting, and disconnection of phone and data lines
· Coordinates telecommunications support for programs and offices statewide and provides training to ensure effective use of systems
· Supports administrative operations by maintaining records, adhering to retention schedules, providing reports and process improvement input, and delivering records management training statewide
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, Promotional, or a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 3262100400
Position Number(s): 72446
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 70821225-342-6477
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
01
CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?
I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
02
CE: Communicating Effectively - 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.
03
FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?
I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.
04
FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - 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.
05
TO: Training Others - How do you design or deliver training to help others learn and grow?
I struggle to create clear or engaging training experiences, and my content may be disorganized or inaccurate.
I can deliver basic training content, but I may have trouble explaining it clearly, adjusting to learners, or checking their understanding.
I design structured, relevant training; I engage learners, adjust my methods when needed, and check for understanding with clear feedback.
I create interactive, high-impact training that adapts to learners' needs, reinforces key ideas, and supports long-term growth through feedback and assessment.
06
TO: Training Others - 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.
07
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.
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
