Program Manager 1--A--LDH

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Professional Development Program

Insurance Coverage

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health seeks a strategic leader to head intergovernmental initiatives, coordinate legislative and executive priorities, and build partnerships with federal, state, and local stakeholders. You will drive cross-agency collaboration, monitor statutory reports and rulemaking, and guide implementation of mandates, while advancing accountability and effective communication.

This role emphasizes leadership, coordination, and public service, with a focus on improving health

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates the Department’s intergovernmental relations program and related initiatives involving federal, state, and local governmental partners.
• Coordinates the implementation of enacted legislation, executive directives, and other governmental priorities affecting the Department.
• Monitors and tracks statutory reports, appointments, rulemaking activities, and other required deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with governmental stakeholders, boards, commissions, and external partners.
• Leads cross-functional projects involving departmental leadership and internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Coordinates with program offices to support consistent implementation of legislative mandates, executive priorities, and intergovernmental initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration and process improvement while promoting accountability, responsiveness, and effective communication across the Department.

Job description

About This Job

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.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Make a difference at the intersection of leadership, government, and public service! This role leads critical intergovernmental initiatives, coordinates legislative and executive priorities, and builds strong partnerships with federal, state, and local stakeholders. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on collaboration, coordination, and driving important initiatives forward, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the Department’s impact across Louisiana.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or 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 Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Administers and coordinates the Department’s intergovernmental relations program and related initiatives involving federal, state, and local governmental partners.
• Coordinates the implementation of enacted legislation, executive directives, and other governmental priorities affecting the Department.
• Monitors and tracks statutory reports, appointments, rulemaking activities, and other required deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with governmental stakeholders, boards, commissions, and external partners.
• Leads cross-functional projects involving departmental leadership and internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Coordinates with program offices to support consistent implementation of legislative mandates, executive priorities, and intergovernmental initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration and process improvement while promoting accountability, responsiveness, and effective communication across the Department.

Location

Office of Secretary / Executive / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type

This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment

Cost Center

3071090102

Position Number(s)

50541234

Benefits and Professional Development

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

• 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

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Contact Information

Shambrielle Pooler

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

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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.

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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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.