Administrative Program Specialist A

Administrative Program Specialist AThe Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is looking for an Administrative Program Specialist A to join our team. Our mission is to protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow 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 include: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.Minimum qualifications include:Three years of experience in administrative services; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field; ORA bachelor's degree.Experience substitution is available. 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 duties include: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.Position-specific details include:Appointment Type: 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.Work 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. Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.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.For further information about this vacancy, contact:Human Resources Department of Children and Family Services View email address on click.appcast.io is an "Equal Opportunity Employer", and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.