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

Step into a dynamic role with the Office of Public Health, a key agency within the Louisiana Department of Health dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of communities across the state. With a workforce of over 1,100 positions, OPH leads more than 50 programs spanning 64 parish health units, nine regional offices, and 14 bureaus. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical initiatives—from disease prevention and health promotion to environmental protection, vital records management, and emergency preparedness—while supporting complex programs and budgets totaling over $600 million, including federal grants, state funds, and the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund. Join a mission-driven team making a tangible impact on public health in Louisiana.

· Direct and coordinate administrative operations for OPH, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and consistency across all bureaus and programs

· Advise and consult with OPH leadership, including Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretaries, Bureau Directors, and Regional Administrators, on administrative policies, procedures, and operational issues

· Oversee agency-wide property control, fleet management, telecommunications, mailroom operations, safety, and procurement functions to ensure compliance with state laws and departmental policies

· Supervise administrative staff and provide leadership for operational activities including asset management, vendor coordination, invoice reconciliation, and subscription/IT procurement

· Develop, implement, and enforce standardized administrative procedures to streamline processes, reduce redundancy, and enhance service delivery

· Manage records retention and governance programs, establishing schedules, ensuring compliance with state law, and providing training and technical guidance to staff on proper document management

· Oversee personnel and HR-related functions, including submission of HR reports, tracking of staff augmentation positions, and guidance on Civil Service and LDH policies

· Supervise time administration processes, ensuring accurate timekeeping, audits, and corrective actions for compliance with LDH and Civil Service regulations

· Review and evaluate operational practices across OPH locations, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency, risk management, and service delivery

· Represent OPH in meetings with external entities, including Division of Administration, LPAA, ORM, OTS, OSB, OMF, LDH Administrators, and Legislative Auditors, to maintain compliance and support agency objectives

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Finance / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary, a Promotional or a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3262100400

Position Number(s): 50494669

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:

Paul Tran

Paul.Tran3@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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.