Secretary

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. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Lead the future of Louisiana's behavioral health and developmental disability services. This executive leadership role provides the opportunity to oversee multiple statewide healthcare facilities, guide strategic initiatives, and make a lasting impact on the quality of care for Louisiana's most vulnerable populations. Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above: Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization. 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: * Provides executive leadership and oversight for multiple state-operated healthcare facilities by developing strategic plans, policies, and operational goals that support the Louisiana Department of Health's mission. * Directs and evaluates facility administrators and designated leadership staff, providing guidance, performance oversight, and accountability to ensure consistent, high-quality operations across all facilities. * Monitors facility performance through reports, site visits, and quality measures, recommending operational improvements and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and departmental policies. * Oversees the development and administration of cross-facility initiatives, including contracts, cooperative endeavor agreements, placement protocols, incident reporting systems, and quality improvement efforts. * Collaborates with executive leadership to develop budget requests, represent facility needs during legislative and departmental planning, and provide technical assistance for organizational restructuring or facility transitions. * Represents the Deputy Secretary at meetings, legislative hearings, and conferences while building partnerships with federal, state, and local officials, stakeholders, and professional organizations. * Analyzes proposed legislation, develops policy recommendations and impact statements, and advises executive leadership on legislative, regulatory, and operational matters affecting state-operated healthcare facilities. Position-Specific Details: Location:Office of Secretary /Deputy Secretary/ East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment orJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) Cost Center: 3071010100 Position Number(s): 50465632 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 clickHERE. Contact Information: Patricia Walker View email address on click.appcast.io LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 View phone number on click.appcast.io This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is availablehere. 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.