Program Manager 1B-LDH

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health seeks an experienced professional to administer the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) Program, providing financial oversight and regulatory compliance. You will assist the Deputy Chief Engineer with complex financial matters and program administration, including marketing and communication.

The role involves coordinating with state and federal entities, preparing detailed reports, and representing the program in diverse meetings.

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.
• 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.
• 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; OR
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of records, preparing complex reports, and conducting correspondence relative to the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program.
• Administration of the financial portion of the Statewide Drinking Water Revolving Loan Program.
• Representing the DWRLF Program in meetings and making presentations to other states and federal agencies, government officials, professionals, contractors, and the public.

Skills

Experience in health or social service

Public health administration

Financial administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree or JD plus 3 years

Experience substitution: 30 semester hours = 1 year

Job description

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.

This position performs highly technical professional administrative work to administer loans and provide regulatory compliance for the state's Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) Program. Incumbent is responsible for assisting the Deputy Chief Engineer with complex financial matters and administration of the fund finances. The implementation of a DWRLF Program involves making low-interest loans to public water systems so that they can make infrastructure modifications and additions to their systems. Implementation involves marketing the program, administration of the loan program, effective communication, delegation of duties, research, reporting, collaboration, and the ability to negotiate complicated financial deals-all within the framework of the state government system.

• 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; OR
• 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:

• Maintenance of records, preparing complex reports, and conducting correspondence relative to the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program.
• Administration the financial portion of the Statewide Drinking Water Revolving Loan Program.
• Representing the DWRLF Program in meetings and make presentations to others states and federal agencies, government officials, professionals, contractors, and the public.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary or a Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3262207530

Position Number(s): 187304

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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.