ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 3

State of Louisiana

$64K — $126K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Eight years in administrative services or equivalent experience/education.
  • Bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in admin services.
  • Advanced degree with four years of experience in admin services.
  • Proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Experience with LaGov systems including SAP and Agile Assets.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee development and control of the District budget, ensuring cost accuracy.
  • Lead operations within LaGov systems, acting as the subject matter expert.
  • Direct procurement functions, including policy setting and order approvals.
  • Manage payroll processes and contribute to strategic planning activities.
  • Evaluate District efficiency and coordinate HR and safety processes.

Benefits

  • Participation in structured training programs and continuing education.
  • Opportunity for advancement within the department.
  • Full access to state-run benefits and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
Salary : $5,375.00 - $10,546.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 5- Monroe
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

The incumbent serves as the Appointing Authority for all employees under his/her jurisdiction and supervises a staff of 10 (2) direct reports and seven (8) indirect reports, all of which service six (9) parishes within the district's operating area. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

The incumbent serves as the Assistant District Administrator of Business as a member of the District Executive Staff. As such, the incumbent is the Business Owner with overall responsibility for program administration, implementation, and compliance of the Accounting and Procurement sections of the district. Incumbent exercises supervision over a wide range of financial and administrative functions, including budget development, monitoring, tracking and reporting, accounting services, procurement and purchasing, contracts, consumable property inventory, property control management, and facility maintenance. This position is a highly complex position requiring the incumbent to do multiple tasks requiring specialized training and knowledge. The incumbent must function at advanced levels on several computer systems and software programs directly related to the development and maintenance of all services.

Candidates with the following specialized knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply:

Proficiently skilled with a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP), Fiscal Accounting Code, LaGov (SAP, SRM, Agile Assets, Datawarehouse) and Microsoft Office software.

This position is located in Ouachita Parish, District 05 Unit 001 and reports to the District Administrator (Engineer 9).

Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus four 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:
  • Oversees development, monitoring, and control of the District budget, ensuring accurate cost accounting, proper fund allocation, and coordination with DOTD Headquarters for special funding needs.
  • Leads District operations within LaGov systems (PTMW, AGILE, SAP, ERP, SRM), serving as subject matter expert for AGILE records and managing labor card corrections and approvals.
  • Directs procurement and supply management functions, setting policy, preparing specifications, approving Shopping Carts and Purchase Orders, and retaining purchasing authority for contract and non-contract purchases.
  • Manages District payroll processes with full post-pay period approval authority, while contributing to strategic planning, performance measurement, resource allocation, and advising the District Administrator on business operations.
  • Evaluates District efficiency, coaches support staff, directs preparation of HR/Accounting/Procurement reports, and coordinates safety and Workers' Compensation processes with the District Loss Prevention Officer.


Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate.
  • Administrative Program Director 3 - $ 31.01/HR

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

* 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.
Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jeffrey Connella

District Administrator

(318) 342-0101
01

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
02

What are your career interests?
03

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
  • Yes
  • No

05

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
  • Yes
  • No

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