Executive Management Officer

Supplemental Information

Why work for TRSL?

• Service

• All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state's teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.

• Culture

• We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.

• Growth

• TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.

• Benefits

• TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Work from home may be an available benefit for certain TRSL positions upon meeting the requirements for TRSL's telework policy.

• Location

• TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

This vacancy may be filled as a Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Detail to Special Duty may be required for a trial period prior to promotion consideration. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position will report directly to the Director who, as the agency executive officer, is in charge of all administration, management and operations of TRSL and a 17-member Board of Trustees that meets monthly to set policy and determine investment of system funds. This position will perform highly complex and special managerial functions including planning, staff management, project coordination and management and administrative and technical support to the Board of Trustees. In addition, will perform duties independently and exercise a high degree of independent judgment and initiative in determining the approach/action to take in non-routine situations. And will be required to maintain a professional decorum at all times in a manner consistent with being the initial liaison between Board members and stakeholders requesting contact with the Director.

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Executive Management Officerto review specific information on the salary range, minimum qualifications and job concepts.

Applications submitted without the education and /or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete andwill notbe considered. Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.

Applicants with international degrees mustprovide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.

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.

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For further information about this vacancy contact:

ArickaHart

• Human Resources

Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana

P.O. Box 94123

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Ph: 225-925-6900

Fx:225-922-2579

Email:aricka.hart@trsl.org

TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the Federalgovernment's E-verify system.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional level experience in a public or private sector setting.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Six years of full-time work experience in any field will substitute 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 will substitute 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.

Graduate training in any field will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

A master's degree in any field will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Graduate training with less than a Ph.D. will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

A Ph.D. in any field will substitute for two years of required experience.

NOTE:

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

NOTE:

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

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To serve as a special assistant and advisor to executive management.Incumbents will manage the detailed and complex analysis of issues affecting the agency in state legislation and assist with the implementation of policies and procedures necessary to achieve the goals and mission of the agency.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Program Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from a Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary or equivalent levels.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May exercise functional or direct supervision as required.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Statewide.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

None.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Directs or performs the identification and evaluation of state policies in broad and specific categories utilizing state law, federal law, legislative acts, court orders, executive orders, budgets, policy statements, citizen advisory group recommendations, and special commission reports.

Initiates and directs policy research projects involving needs assessment surveys, special purpose questionnaires, citizen participation components, model legislation, and applicable data from other states.

Assists department head with writing of agency policies.

Reviews current and long-range goals.

May make public presentations on behalf of the agency.

May testify before legislative committees.

Represents agency and state on organizations and commissions.

May manage small to medium agency specific programs.

Serves as a legislative liaison.