Administrative Program Director 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety–Office of Management and Finance, is seeking an Administrative Program Director 2 to lead the Financial Services team in Louisiana. You will drive goals, strategies, and accountability across statewide programs and supervise the Administrative Program Team.

The role emphasizes governance, customer service delivery, and coordination with public safety pay programs, with a standard 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule and competitive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in administrative services.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services.
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services.
• An advanced degree plus two years of experience in administrative services.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals, strategies, and objectives to effectively deliver efficient customer service
• Directs the administrative compliance of the following programs: DPS Statewide LaCarte Program, DPS Statewide Travel Program, and State Police Motor Carrier Safety
• Direct administrative duties/functions and provide supervisory oversight to subordinates for the entire Administrative Program Team
• Review and resolve problems submitted or implied by subordinate staff for all of the indicated statewide programs
• Directs and oversees the administration of Municipal Police, Marshals, Firemen, Constables & Justices' pay

Skills

Driving Results

Accountability

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

About This Job

At the Department of Public Safety–Office of Management and Finance (DPS-OMF), we are on a mission to transform lives and uplift communities across Louisiana. Committed to delivering responsive, inclusive, and innovative public services, we take pride in serving our citizens with integrity and a strong dedication to equity. We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Administrative Program Director 2 within our dynamic Financial Services section. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public service in Louisiana. If you’re passionate about making a difference and leading initiatives that empower communities, we want to hear from you!

Selected Preferred Competencies

• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of experience in administrative services;
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services;
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services;
• 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties And Other Information

Job Duties

• Develop goals, strategies, and objectives to effectively deliver efficient customer service
• Directs the administrative compliance of the following programs: DPS Statewide LaCarte Program, DPS Statewide Travel Program, and State Police Motor Carrier Safety
• Direct administrative duties/functions and provide supervisory oversight to subordinates for the entire Administrative Program Team
• Review and resolve problems submitted or implied by subordinate staff for all of the indicated statewide programs
• Directs and oversees the administration of Municipal Police, Marshals, Firemen, Constables & Justices' pay

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a career progression group

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: This position has a minimum biweekly salary of $2,166.38

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others