Salary : $8,069.00 - $15,827.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OS/PAW/223755
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

Minimum Qualifications
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.

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:
• 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 or Job 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.
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Contact Information:

Patricia Walker
LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477
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