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Administrative Program Specialist A (Property and Telecommunications Specialist)


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


Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Public Health in Baton Rouge and play a key role in supporting operations that impact communities statewide. This position offers the opportunity to work at the center of a large, mission-driven agency, contributing to the management of facilities, property control, and telecommunications that keep critical public health services running. You’ll collaborate with leadership, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and apply your expertise to strengthen systems that support a $600 million operation and thousands of employees. If you’re detail-oriented, knowledgeable in regulatory frameworks, and ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this is a rewarding opportunity to advance your career in public service.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Training Others: The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

·  Manages and monitors property control operations across all OPH regions, central office, and parish health units, serving as the primary point of contact for property liaisons 

·  Ensures agency compliance with state property control regulations, including LPM requirements, through oversight, guidance, and corrective actions 

·  Coordinates and conducts annual property audits, including on-site inspections, audit reporting, and follow-up on inventory discrepancies and adjustments 

·  Oversees daily asset management activities within LaGov, maintaining accurate inventory records and processing updates, corrections, and approvals 

·  Administers the disposition of surplus property by reviewing requests, securing approvals, coordinating transfers, and ensuring proper documentation and compliance 

·  Develops and delivers statewide training on property management, inventory control, and property disposal procedures for OPH staff 

·  Serves as liaison with LDH Property Control, DOA-LPM Compliance Auditors, and surplus warehouse personnel to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures 

·   Manages agency telecommunications services, including ordering, installation, relocation, troubleshooting, and disconnection of phone and data lines 

·  Coordinates telecommunications support for programs and offices statewide and provides training to ensure effective use of systems 

·  Supports administrative operations by maintaining records, adhering to retention schedules, providing reports and process improvement input, and delivering records management training statewide


Position-Specific Details:

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

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

Cost Center: 3262100400

Position Number(s): 72446


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.


Contact Information:

Paul Tran

Paul.Tran3@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477


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
03/26/2026
Job Reference
OPH/PTT/219291
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Public Affairs & Communication
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