Executive Staff Officer

Executive Staff Officer

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.

The Executive Staff Officer provides high-level administrative and operational support within the Office of the Secretary at the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). This role serves as a key assistant to the Deputy Undersecretary, coordinating with the Secretary, Undersecretary, LDH program offices, and Executive Management to ensure efficient communication, workflow, and execution of departmental priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus two 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 :

• Serve as the primary administrative assistant to the Deputy Undersecretary, providing high-level support to the Secretary, Undersecretary, and executive management team.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure assigned action items are documented, tracked, and completed in a timely manner.
• Prepare and compile reports, testimony, and other materials for the Deputy Undersecretary's use in legislative and agency matters.
• Monitor fiscal note statuses, prepare related documentation, and coordinate responses to inquiries on behalf of the Deputy Undersecretary.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to administrative operations programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness across HR, Fiscal, Budget, Facilities, and Purchasing units.
• Perform advanced administrative tasks, including preparing confidential reports, correspondence, and policy-related materials for executive-level review.

Position-Specific Details :

Location : Office of the Secretary / Executive / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type : Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center : 30710203000

Position Number(s) : 50590183

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.

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.

Contact Information :

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.