Administrative Program Manager
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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At the Department of Public Safety – Office of Management and Finance (DPS-OMF), our mission is to provide effective management and support services in an efficient and professional manner to all agencies within the Department of Public Safety - Public Safety Services and to public and private entities.
If you are compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!
Selected Core Competencies:
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Selected Preferred Competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
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
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Job Duties:
- Manages the LaCarte Program, which assumes responsibility for overseeing the program as one of its administrators for several state agencies, including DPS & C Public Safety Services, the Louisiana State Police Commission, the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ), and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). Supervises employees for the LaCarte transaction reviews required by policy
- Primary responsibilities include verifying, issuing, and managing 1,000 State Purchasing Cards for these agencies, while independently determining the necessity of issuing a LaCarte card. This role also involves the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for new cardholders and approvers, ensuring consistent compliance with the Division of Administration on an annual basis.
- The incumbent will manage all office supply orders and inventory, including tracking stock levels, placing orders with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery. This role also involves maintaining an organized inventory system to facilitate easy access to supplies and monitoring usage trends to anticipate future needs.
- The incumbent will lead all functions related to the reimbursement of travel expenditures, totaling approximately $1.2 million annually.
- The incumbent will manage the administration of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program by supervising the employee responsible for collecting payments, managing violation issuance, certified mailing coordination (as mandated by statute), and subsequent payment processing for various platforms, including Point of Sale, Lock-Box, phone, and mail-in payments.
- Performs other related duties assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional
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: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
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 where they are 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 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:
Joel Sunsin
DPS/Human Resources Analyst A
7979 Independence Blvd STE 201 Baton Rouge, La, 70808
225-925-6068