Administrative Program Specialist B
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $40,140 - $78,792/yr
- Posted
- yesterday
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About this role
About the Department
Department MISSION
DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.
Department VISION
We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.
Department VALUES
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.
Join Our Team at DCFS: Administrative Program Specialist B
This position is located within the Administrative, Training, and Safety Services section of the Division of Management and Finance. This position is responsible for the accountability and integrity of DCFS non-contractual procurements, the LaCarte Purchasing Card program and the Corporate Travel Card/Controlled Bill Account (CBA).
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Selected Core Competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
Position Duties
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
- Conducts internal procurement compliance reviews by collecting and analyzing data to determine deficient controls, illegal, unethical or improper purchases and extravagance.
- Checks the accuracy of the required reports reflecting expenditure transactions.
- Develops and generates reports through Bank of America's database software (Works).
- Ensures that official, accurate internal records are on file and well maintained in the event DCFS Internal or Legislative Auditors need to review them.
- Works with DCFS internal and DOA/OST Auditors during annual audits to provide information requested in regards to this required certification.
- May conduct or participate in special projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Works Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.
Work Location: Baton Rouge, LA
How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Bethany Benoit
Department of Children and Family Services[email protected]
Benefits
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 – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- 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.
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
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
- I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
- I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
- I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.
- I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
- I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.
- I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
- I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.
- I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
- I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
- I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
- I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm