ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER 1
State of Louisiana
Operations
Bridge City, LA, USA
About this Job
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Office of Juvenile JusticeBridge City Center for Youth3225 River Rd., Bridge City, LA 70094
The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Administrative Program Manager 1 to oversee essential business operations that support the agency’s financial, purchasing, inventory, and compliance functions. This role requires a dependable professional who can manage complex administrative systems, supervise staff, and ensure accuracy across multiple operational areas.AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Driving Results: Sets clear goals, stays focused, owns outcomes, and uses feedback to improve.
Making Accurate Judgments: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
Thinking Critically: Analyzes key info, weighs evidence, and draws logical, well-supported conclusions from credible sources.
Accepting Direction: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
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
- Job Duties:
Supervise and perform administrative functions across accounting, purchasing, inventory, property control, fleet, mail operations, and professional contractor coordination.
Lead three staff members; manage leave, evaluations, training, and disciplinary recommendations.
Oversee key financial processes including petty cash, Imprest accounts, deposits, reconciliations, and required reporting.
Manage Inmate Banking and canteen operations, including deposits, disbursements, inventory, and sales reconciliation.
Process purchasing requests, renew licenses/certifications, and support Visa procurement card transactions.
Conduct property control and fleet audits; maintain safety, compliance, and ORM documentation.
Coordinate with auditors, vendors, and agency staff to resolve operational issues and ensure accurate documentation.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana
Appointment Type: Full time, Probational
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
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.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.
