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Administrative Program Manager 3



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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Lead statewide operations that make a difference. Join the Louisiana Department of Health as a key leader overseeing property control, telecommunications, and administrative operations that support agencies across the state. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to supervise a large team, collaborate with multiple state and private partners, drive operational improvements, and play a vital role in ensuring efficient, effective administrative services for LDH. If you're an experienced leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and making a statewide impact, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Six years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus two years 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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
  • Oversees LDH's statewide movable property program, including approval of agency procedures, inventory compliance, and management of property assets valued at approximately $57.8 million. 

  • Reviews and analyzes agency inventory certifications and audit findings, provides technical guidance to Property Managers, and coordinates responses with internal and external auditors. 

  • Directs the statewide telecommunications program by overseeing telecommunications policies, service requests, and more than 2,500 cellular devices and service accounts valued at over $2.5 million. 

  • Monitors telecommunications program expenditures, develops budget projections, and manages billing and payment issues with agency Telecommunications Coordinators. 

  • Serves as the department's technical consultant on office telecommunications, coordinating with the Office of Technology Management (OTM) on projects, policy updates, and wireless communication initiatives, including FirstNet. 

  • Plans, coordinates, and manages complex agency-wide administrative projects by identifying stakeholders, developing timelines, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively. 

  • Responds to requests from LDH executive leadership, LPAA, Internal Audit, and the Louisiana Legislative Auditor while ensuring compliance with state property control and telecommunications policies.


Position-Specific Details:

Location:  Office of the Secretary / Division of Safety/Security and Administrative Services/ East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health, Office of the Secretary
Cost Center:  3071160900
Position Number(s):  74385

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 information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information:

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@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.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.


Date Posted
06/16/2026
Job Reference
OS/DRT/222354
Organization
LDH-Office of Secretary
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Administrative
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