State of Louisiana · 5 days ago
Administrative Program Specialist A
Houma-Thibodaux Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expThe State of Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services is dedicated to empowering communities and improving lives. They are seeking an Administrative Program Specialist A to handle administrative and technical responsibilities, develop policies, and enhance agency services.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Incumbent is this position will be responsible for work of an administrative and technical nature
Interprets written documents, communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures
Conduct studies to enhance services to the agency
Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence
Attends trainings, staff meetings, and conferences related to assigned responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree
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
Preferred
Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline
Managing Risks: The ability to identify, assess, and control risks and opportunities to fulfill the mission of the organization
Networking: The ability to intentionally develop or maintain relationships with internal partners, external partners, and professional contacts
Testing and Troubleshooting: The ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections and resolve operating malfunctions to ensure machines and tools are functioning as expected
Training Others: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance
Working with Financial Information: The ability to use financial data to guide, drive, and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization
Benefits
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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).
Company
State of Louisiana
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chancellor Donald, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Chase Hymel
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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