Administrative Program Specialist A

The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.

LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

About this position:

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of the Secretary / Health Standards / Statewide

Announcement Number:  OS/DRT/196294

Cost Center:  3071040205

Position Number(s):  50575278

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be filled as a Probationary appointment.

AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

• Pursuing Professional Development: A personal commitment to take advantage of opportunities to increase your professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

• Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

• Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

• Developing Performance: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time.

• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

• Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas

NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY:

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

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• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@la.gov

LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES

BATON ROUGE, LA 70821

 225-342-6477

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Function of Work:

To perform responsible, administrative functions in support of an organizational unit.

OR

To manage a specialized departmental or statewide program.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

General from higher-level supervisory personnel.

Supervision Exercised:

May supervise 1-2 lower level personnel.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Note: Agency impact, hierarchy, and reporting relationship patterns will be considered when making allocations to this level.

Differs from Administrative Coordinator 4 by the presence of professional duties that involve a variety of administrative functions or responsibility for a specialized departmental or statewide program.

Differs from Administrative Specialist--B by the absence of a moderate degree of complexity, impact, or independence in assigned duties and program areas.ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS Performs responsible duties related to the proper operation, coordination, and management of at least two of the following administrative functions:

Laundry, Mail Operations, Printing, Telecommunications, Vehicle Management, Dietary, Facility Maintenance, Risk Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Records Management, Rentals and Leases, Safety, Security, Budget, Contracts/Grants, Fiscal Management (payroll, payables, receivables, etc.), Information Technology, and Personnel.