Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OBH/SEM/226824
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement
Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being promoted or instructed by others.
Driving Results:The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
Managing Budgets: The ability to plan, monitor, and adjust budgets to meet goals, ensure compliance, and promote financial transparency.
Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Testing and Troubleshooting: The ability to systematically analyze, diagnose, and resolve problems that arise within a system, device, or software.
Minimum QualificationsSeven 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.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:- Manages and monitors OBH fiscal activities to ensure expenditures align with approved spending plans, budgets, and appropriations.
- Directs revenue projections, develops financial forecasts, and monitors budget structures to support effective fiscal management and prevent overspending.
- Develops and implements short- and long-term plans, goals, and objectives for the annual budget process and recommends improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Plans, develops, and evaluates policies, procedures, and standards for preparing and administering OBH's annual operating budget.
- Reviews budget requests, facilitates budget allocations and adjustments, and provides technical assistance and training to fiscal, programmatic, and departmental staff.
- Prepares and analyzes monthly and quarterly expenditure reports, communicates financial results to leadership, and provides recommendations to support informed fiscal decisions.
- Prepares fiscal impact statements and other financial documentation related to legislation and rulemaking, coordinates responses to legislative and executive actions, and ensures compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Behavioral Health/Administration & Finance/East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment or Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3301010204
Position Number(s): 50500094
How To ApplyNo 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.
Contact Information:Shea Malbreaugh
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?
- I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
- I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
- I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
- I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through-especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?
- I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
- I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
- I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
- I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.
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DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MB: Managing Budgets - How do you plan, track, and adjust financial resources to meet goals or priorities?
- I struggle to plan or track budgets and may overlook key needs or misallocate funds.
- I create basic budgets but sometimes miss important details or respond late to financial issues.
- I develop accurate budgets, track spending closely, and adjust based on priorities and data.
- I anticipate financial needs, prevent problems early, and recommend strategic budget solutions.
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MB: Managing Budgets - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type "N/A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
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