Administrative Program Manager 2 (Regional Assistant Manager)
State of Louisiana
Operations
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
About this Job
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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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Step into a key leadership role that keeps regional operations running smoothly and efficiently. In this position, you’ll oversee critical administrative functions, from purchasing and contracts to property control, telecommunications, and risk management—while directly supervising a team of Administrative Coordinators. You’ll play a vital role in shaping regional policies, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance across programs. As a trusted liaison between Region 2 and Central Office leadership, you’ll help drive coordination, eliminate inefficiencies, and strengthen service delivery. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on organization, leadership, and impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference behind the scenes of public health.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus one year 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:
· Review and analyze budget requests for positions, equipment, supplies, and other expenditures, gathering necessary justifications and cost details to provide recommendations to the Regional Medical Director.
· Prepare and submit comprehensive annual budget requests, including required forms and detailed justifications, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
· Monitor budget activity throughout the fiscal year by tracking current and projected expenditures and advising leadership on potential issues or funding concerns.
· Review, approve, or deny requisitions for supplies and equipment based on funding availability and justification, and serve as a backup approver for regional purchases and expenditures.
· Act as liaison with the State Purchasing Office, coordinating procurement processes and ensuring compliance with purchasing regulations.
· Negotiate and manage contracts, including preparing required documentation, securing approvals, authorizing payments, and monitoring contract performance and funding.
· Supervise Administrative Coordinators and provide functional oversight of clerical staff, including assigning work, setting staffing priorities, evaluating performance, and managing leave and disciplinary actions.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Public Health / Region 2-BRCO / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3262108002
Position Number(s): 50563058
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.
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Contact Information:
Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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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.
