Program Manager 1--A--LDH

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.

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Make a difference at the intersection of leadership, government, and public service! This role leads critical intergovernmental initiatives, coordinates legislative and executive priorities, and builds strong partnerships with federal, state, and local stakeholders. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on collaboration, coordination, and driving important initiatives forward, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the Department’s impact across Louisiana.

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.

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:

• Administers and coordinates the Department’s intergovernmental relations program and related initiatives involving federal, state, and local governmental partners.
• Coordinates the implementation of enacted legislation, executive directives, and other governmental priorities affecting the Department.
• Monitors and tracks statutory reports, appointments, rulemaking activities, and other required deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with governmental stakeholders, boards, commissions, and external partners.
• Leads cross-functional projects involving departmental leadership and internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Coordinates with program offices to support consistent implementation of legislative mandates, executive priorities, and intergovernmental initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration and process improvement while promoting accountability, responsiveness, and effective communication across the Department.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Secretary / Executive / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment 

Cost Center: 3071090102

Position Number(s): 50541234

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 

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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.