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ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST C-RISK MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR


EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER
We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives ,and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

To learn more about our agency, please Visit our website.

This position is PROMOTIONAL and is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT, PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF FLORIDA PARISHES HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY.  This position provides leadership, strategic planning, policy development, regulatory oversight, and program accountability for agency functions related to safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, facilities operations, fleet management, property control, and operational compliance.

An ideal candidate shall possess the following competencies:
  • Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
  • Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
  • Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value. 

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
  • This position provides leadership, strategic planning, policy development, regulatory oversight, and program accountability for agency functions related to safety, risk management, emergency preparedness, facilities operations, fleet management, property control, and operational compliance.
  • Serves as Facility Manager for the Executive Administration Office and the primary liaison with the Louisiana Office of Risk Management (ORM) and Louisiana Property Assistance Agency (LPAA).
  • Serves as the Director of Safety, Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness, Facility Operations, Lease Administration, Fleet Operations, and Property Control.
  • Duties include long-range planning, budget development, performance management, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, safety, emergency preparedness, fleet, facilities, and property management requirements.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotional. This position is only open to current, permanent employees of FPHSA.
Career Progression: This position will be filled as an Administrative Program Specialist C.
Compensation: The salary range for the position is below.
  • Administrative Program Specialist C: $20.65/hour minimum - $40.53/hour maximum 
Salary may be negotiable depending on the chosen applicant’s level of experience. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Location: Executive Administration is housed in Hammond, Louisiana. 


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score 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 applications 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.


Contact Information:

For further information on this vacancy, please contact:

Emily Barthelemy

HR Analyst C

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority

835 Pride Drive, Suite B

Hammond, LA 70401

emily.barthelemy@fphsa.org

Date Posted
09/25/2026
Job Reference
226560-APSC-EXEC
Organization
LDH-Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
Location
Hammond, LA 70802
Category
Administrative
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