Job Description

About this Job
Why Join Us? We're more than just a government office-we're a cornerstone of community service. Here's why a career with us is a fantastic opportunity:

• Stability & Security: Enjoy the benefits of a position in the public sector with long-term employment prospects.
• Community Impact: Take pride in serving your community and making a real difference in public safety and convenience.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning opportunities and gain skills that are valuable both in and out of the DMV.
• Diverse Responsibilities: Experience a variety of tasks that keep your role interesting and engaging.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and generous leave policies.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Selected Core Competencies:

• Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
• Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Leading Change: The ability to initiate, manage, influence, and evaluate change.

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 .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Performs responsible duties related to the proper operation, coordination, and management of at least two of the following administrative functions:
Laundry, Mail Operations, Printing, Telecommunications, Vehicle Management, Dietary, Facility Maintenance, Risk Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Records Management, Rentals and Leases, Safety, Security, Budget, Contracts/Grants, Fiscal Management (payroll, payables, receivables, etc.), Information Technology, and Personnel.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Manages the operations of a departmental or statewide program, including fiscal responsibility for purchasing and budgetary reporting.
Establishes, implements, and revises (as necessary) the program's standards and guidelines.
Coordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc.
Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program.
Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations.
Administers contracts (such as property leases and service agreements) as they pertain to the program.
May supervise a small program support staff.
May require a special license and/or continuing education in the program field.
May serve as a member of a board or committee relevant to the program's mission.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a CPG.
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
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For more information, please contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Kristin Garcia
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

Skills Required