Administrative Program Director 2

About This Job
At the Department of Public Safety–Office of Management and Finance (DPS-OMF), we are on a mission to transform lives and uplift communities across Louisiana. Committed to delivering responsive, inclusive, and innovative public services, we take pride in serving our citizens with integrity and a strong dedication to equity. We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Administrative Program Director 2 within our dynamic Financial Services section. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public service in Louisiana. If you’re passionate about making a difference and leading initiatives that empower communities, we want to hear from you!
Selected Preferred Competencies:
The ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:
Driving Results:
The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
Demonstrating Accountability:
The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Thinking Critically:
The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus two years of experience in 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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties And Other Information
Job Duties:
As An Administrative Program Director 2, You Will Serve As Administrative Program Director 2 For Highly Complex Statewide And Departmental Programs That Are Extremely Responsible, Managerial Programs In The Office Of Management & Finance, Financial Services Division. In This Role, You Will:
Develop goals, strategies, and objectives to effectively deliver efficient customer service
Directs the administrative compliance of the following programs: DPS Statewide LaCarte Program, DPS Statewide Travel Program, and State Police Motor Carrier Safety
Direct administrative duties/functions and provide supervisory oversight to subordinates for the entire Administrative Program Team
Review and resolve problems submitted or implied by subordinate staff for all of the indicated statewide programs
Directs and oversees the administration of Municipal Police, Marshals, Firemen, Constables & Justices' pay
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional or Job Appointment
Career Progression:
This position does not participate in a career progression group
Work Schedule:
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation:
This position has a minimum biweekly salary of $2,166.38
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 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 their position 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 the 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:
Contact: Human Resources/Elyssa Schexsnayder
Email: dpsemployeeadministration@la.gov
Phone: 225-925-6089
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.
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.
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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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. Otherwise enter N/A.
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through—especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?
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.
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DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?
I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Previous state experience or other experience WILL NOT be researched at this stage of the hiring process. Information not present on the actual application will not be considered for qualifying purposes. Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add to your profile before submitting.
Yes
No
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