DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking a Deputy Assistant Secretary 2 to join the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, guiding executive and administrative processes and coordinating budget activities for the agency.

The role focuses on compliance monitoring of licensed entities, budget projections, and collaboration with state and federal agencies, with hiring restricted to current permanent classified employees of the department.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.
• An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal advisor to the Commissioner in all executive, administrative, and management processes of the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
• Direct, manage, coordinate budget activities for the Agency Research and collects data on agency budget needs.
• Compile budget projections for Commissioner.
• Communicate with other state and federal agencies to provide information and technical assistance related to ATC budget.
• Research and monitor issues affecting the agency and recommends legislation.
• Partner with Senate and House staff members on proposed legislation.
• Testify before legislative committee hearings on proposed alcoholic beverage and tobacco law changes.
• Prepare grants contracts with other enforcement and non-enforcement agencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects

Advanced degree or Juris Doctorate + 4 years experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives

Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives

Job description

This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent classified employees of the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

We’re looking for a Deputy Assistant Secretary 2 to join our Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control team to help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations through the monitoring and inspection of those licensed with, or seeking licensure from, the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above:

• Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
• An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.

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.

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

Job Duties

• Serve as principal advisor to the Commissioner in all executive, administrative, and management processes of the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
• Direct, manage, coordinate budget activities for the Agency Research and collects data on agency budget needs.
• Compile budget projections for Commissioner.
• Communicate with other state and federal agencies to provide information and technical assistance related to ATC budget.
• Research and monitor issues affecting the agency and recommends legislation.
• Partner with Senate and House staff members on proposed legislation.
• Testify before legislative committee hearings on proposed alcoholic beverage and tobacco law changes.
• Prepare grants contracts with other enforcement and non-enforcement agencies.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotional or Detail to Special Duty, open only to current permanent classified employees of Louisiana Department of Revenue.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.

A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.

LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.

Contact Information

Cameron Broussard

Louisiana Department of Revenue

Human Resources Division

P.O. Box 66378

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

[e-mail]

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