ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 3
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 3
Salary
$5,375.00 - $10,546.00 Monthly
Location
Monroe, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
5/50375831/APD/08.28.26/CN
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 5- Monroe
Opening Date
08/27/2026
Closing Date
9/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt Finance/HR/Pages/Career Center.aspx (http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside%20LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt%20Finance/HR/Pages/Career%20Center.aspx)
DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 001 - MONROE - OUACHITA PARISH
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.
The incumbent serves as the Appointing Authority for all employees under his/her jurisdiction and supervises a staff of 10 (2) direct reports and seven (8) indirect reports, all of which service six (9) parishes within the district's operating area. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
The incumbent serves as the Assistant District Administrator of Business as a member of the District Executive Staff. As such, the incumbent is the Business Owner with overall responsibility for program administration, implementation, and compliance of the Accounting and Procurement sections of the district. Incumbent exercises supervision over a wide range of financial and administrative functions, including budget development, monitoring, tracking and reporting, accounting services, procurement and purchasing, contracts, consumable property inventory, property control management, and facility maintenance. This position is a highly complex position requiring the incumbent to do multiple tasks requiring specialized training and knowledge. The incumbent must function at advanced levels on several computer systems and software programs directly related to the development and maintenance of all services.
Candidates with the following specialized knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply:
Proficiently skilled with a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP), Fiscal Accounting Code, LaGov (SAP, SRM, Agile Assets, Datawarehouse) and Microsoft Office software.
This position is located inOuachita Parish, District 05 Unit 001and reports to theDistrict Administrator (Engineer 9).
Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus four 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=170660) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Oversees development, monitoring, and control of the District budget, ensuring accurate cost accounting, proper fund allocation, and coordination with DOTD Headquarters for special funding needs.
Leads District operations within LaGov systems (PTMW, AGILE, SAP, ERP, SRM), serving as subject matter expert for AGILE records and managing labor card corrections and approvals.
Directs procurement and supply management functions, setting policy, preparing specifications, approving Shopping Carts and Purchase Orders, and retaining purchasing authority for contract and non-contract purchases.
Manages District payroll processes with full post-pay period approval authority, while contributing to strategic planning, performance measurement, resource allocation, and advising the District Administrator on business operations.
Evaluates District efficiency, coaches support staff, directs preparation of HR/Accounting/Procurement reports, and coordinates safety and Workers' Compensation processes with the District Loss Prevention Officer.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate.
Administrative Program Director 3 - $ 31.01/HR
Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Appointment Type:This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jeffrey Connella
District Administrator
(318) 342-0101
Jeffrey.Connella@LA.GOV
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any @type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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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