Administrative Program Specialist B (Risk Management/Emergency Preparedness/Facilities)

State of Louisiana • Hammond, LA

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About The Position

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is hiring an Administrative Program Specialist B to serve as the agency’s Risk Manager, Building Systems Manager, and Fleet Manager. The position oversees agency safety and emergency preparedness, building systems, and fleet operations while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards. It is based in the Executive Administration/Billing Department in Hammond, Louisiana.

The agency provides person-centered services to adults and children who meet treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health needs. The role calls for an organized, dependable candidate who can coordinate projects, solve problems, and support the safety and well-being of others. The listed competencies are accepting direction, demonstrating accountability, and managing resources.

This vacancy is a probational appointment. The hourly salary range is $19.30 minimum to $37.88 maximum; salary may be negotiable depending on the selected applicant’s experience. A Civil Service test score is not required. Applicants must provide relevant education and experience in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing those sections.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification options: four years of experience in administrative services; six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; a bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; or an advanced degree.
• For the six-year full-time work experience option, every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university counts as one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years of substitution.
• Applicants must include relevant, detailed education and experience in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Mobile Equipment Operators.
• Coordinate all safety and emergency preparedness activities for FPHSA.
• Monitor clinics and facilities for compliance with licensure requirements and regulations, including fire marshal and health department inspections.
• Conduct and assist with new-hire orientation, workshops, and in-service training on safety and emergency preparedness.
• Coordinate staff assignments during events such as the Special Needs Shelter, Command Center, or other crisis-related duties.
• Assess and maintain records of the condition of electrical, air conditioning, plumbing, roofing, and other essential equipment in state-owned FPHSA-occupied buildings.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate agency-owned vehicle operations, including maintenance and repair, and serve as liaison with the Louisiana Property Assistance Association for fleet management.
• Serve as FPHSA’s contact person to coordinate its interface with the Office of Risk Management for safety audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed