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Executive Staff Officer


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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Join the Office of Women's and Community Health and play a key role in supporting executive leadership. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-level administrative support, collaborate with senior management, and contribute to initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Louisiana communities.

Requirements

Six years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time 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, or a Juris Doctorate, 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:
  • Provides high-level administrative support to the Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary, and executive leadership within the Office of Women's and Community Health. 
  • Serves as the executive representative at meetings and functions, acting as a liaison between executive leadership and LDH offices. 
  • Coordinates executive meetings by documenting action items, tracking follow-up activities, and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks. 
  • Prepares, compiles, and coordinates reports, legislative materials, fiscal documentation, and other executive correspondence for leadership review. 
  • Responds independently to written and verbal inquiries from state, local, and federal officials, stakeholders, and the public on behalf of executive leadership. 
  • Monitors administrative operations, identifies recurring issues or areas of risk, and provides recommendations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness. 
  • Assists with the development, implementation, and oversight of executive policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives while preparing confidential reports and communicating executive decisions.


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Women's & Community Health / 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: 3501010100

Position Number(s): 50653853



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:

Paul Tran

Paul.Tran3@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
07/22/2026
Job Reference
OWCH/PTT/223750
Organization
LDH-Office of Women's Health and Community Health
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Executive
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