The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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This position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge Parish

Join the Bureau of Community Preparedness as the executive office support for the Public Health Executive Director and play a vital role in keeping Louisiana prepared and resilient! In this dynamic position, you will provide administrative support to critical programs including Emergency Preparedness and Response, Bioterrorism, Pandemic Flu, and Community Outreach. You’ll work independently, coordinate daily operations, and help ensure the bureau runs smoothly making a direct impact on the state’s public health initiatives.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Assist support staff, including WAEs and interns, and manage human resources activities, policies, and personnel oversight for the Bureau of Community Preparedness.
• Participate in developing Bureau goals, objectives, and systems, including job description updates, performance evaluation monitoring, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain department records, reports, organization charts, employee directories, calendars, and support new employee orientations and administrative meetings.
• Manage procurement and purchasing activities, including requisitions, supply and equipment orders, invoice review, payment processing, and vendor communications.
• Assist programs with budget preparation, review proposals, schedule meetings, and develop multi-year forecasts for expenditures and revenues.
• Serve as a resource for public health and emergency preparedness information, including correspondence, report preparation, and publication support.
• Collect and review program data, generate reports, ensure documentation is completed on time, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment

Cost Center: 3262107810

Position Number(s): 174959

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 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.

* 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:

Shambrielle Pooler

Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

PO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.