Administrative Program Director 2

About this Job

At the Department of Public Safety–Office of Management and Finance (DPS-OMF), we are on a mission to transform lives and uplift communities across Louisiana. Committed to delivering responsive, inclusive, and innovative public services, we take pride in serving our citizens with integrity and a strong dedication to equity. We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Administrative Program Director 2 within our dynamic Financial Services section. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public service in Louisiana. If you’re passionate about making a difference and leading initiatives that empower communities, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

Selected Preferred Competencies:Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus two 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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As an Administrative Program Director 2, you will serve as Administrative Program Director 2 for highly complex Statewide and Departmental programs that are extremely responsible, managerial programs in the Office of Management & Finance, Financial Services Division. In this role, you will:

• Develop goals, strategies, and objectives to effectively deliver efficient customer service
• Directs the administrative compliance of the following programs: DPS Statewide LaCarte Program, DPS Statewide Travel Program, and State Police Motor Carrier Safety
• Direct administrative duties/functions and provide supervisory oversight to subordinates for the entire Administrative Program Team
• Review and resolve problems submitted or implied by subordinate staff for all of the indicated statewide programs
• Directs and oversees the administration of Municipal Police, Marshals, Firemen, Constables & Justices' pay

Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a career progression group

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: This position has a minimum biweekly salary of $2,166.38

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 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 their position 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Contact: Human Resources/Elyssa Schexsnayder

Email: dpsemployeeadministration@la.gov

Phone: 225-925-6089