Administrative Program Specialist A

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Department MISSION: To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong. Department VISION: A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities. Department VALUES: Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity. We're looking for an Administrative Program Specialist A to join our DCFS team. At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Selected Core Competencies: Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to following guidance or instructions. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Services rules, and organizational policies. Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Selected Preferred Competencies: Acting Decisively : The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Testing and Troubleshooting: The ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections and resolve operating malfunctions to ensure machines and tools are functioning as expected. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to following guidance or instructions.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Services rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Acting Decisively : The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: The ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections and resolve operating malfunctions to ensure machines and tools are functioning as expected.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent is this position will be responsible for work of an administrative and technical nature.
• Interprets written documents, communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures.
• Direct and coordinate the acquisition, transfer and disposal of moveable property.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence.
• Attends trainings, staff meetings, and conferences related to assigned responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level