Salary : $5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OBH/SEM/224507
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Minimum Qualifications
Seven 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 Information
Job 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/Admin-Finance/East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment or a Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3301010204

Position Number(s): 50500094
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.
Contact Information:

Shea Malbreaugh

[email protected]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477
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