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The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services the development and stimulation of services of others and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
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About this position:
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health /Bureau of Family Health / Orleans Parish
Announcement Number: OPH/CSH/206532
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This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Selected Preferred Competencies:
Leading Effective Teams: The ability to guide and motivate a team to create plan for and achieve goals.
Managing Budgets: The ability to be a good steward of state resources by effectively managing allocated funds. Managing Projects: The ability to initiate plan execute manage and closeout all project goals within the established timeline.
ManagingStakeholders: The ability to identify and to respond to the sometimes competing perspectives agendas and expectations of different parties.
Negotiating Agreements: The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives.
WorkingwithFinancialInformation: The ability to use financial data to guide drive and convey the financial standing and/or outlook of an organization.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Casey Hickman
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE LA 70821
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Function of Work:
To administer small and less complex statewide health or social service program(s)
Level of Work:
Manager.
Supervision Received:
Broad direction from a higherlevel manager/administrator.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervision over lowerlevel position(s) in accordance with the Civil Service Allocation Criteria Memo.
Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals; Human Services Districts as established; and other social service entities as established by an approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Program MonitorDHH and Program Monitor SupervisorDHH by the presence of responsibility for managing small and less complex statewide program(s).
Differs from a Program Manager 1ADHH by the presence of supervisory responsibility.
Differs from a Program Manager 2DHH by the absence of responsibility for managing medium size and moderately complex statewide program(s).
The Bureau of Family Health (BFH) is part of the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health (OPH) and workstopromotethehealthofwomenchildrenandfamiliesineverystageoflife.TheBureauadministersthestatesTitle V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant program the Title X Family Planning program and multiple other programs projects and initiatives designed to monitor and improve the health of pregnant women babies children teens and adults and individuals with special needs. BFHs mission is to elevate the strengths and voices of individuals families organizations and communities to catalyze transformational change to improve population health and achieve equity.
The position serves as the Assistant Finance Manager for BFH on the BFH Finance and Operations Team. This position will assist the Bureaus Finance Manager in managing and directing financial operations of the Bureau of Family Health including accounting grants management accounts payable/receivable annual budget and revenue billing and collection activities for the Bureaus over $80 million operating budget and over 25 federal grant funding sources. Supervision is received by Program Manager 2 (PM2 Finance Manager.
Responsibilities:
55%Financial Operations and Management
Carry out critical activities and functions related to the administrative and the financial management operations for BFH. Prepare annual operating budget including multiple cost center budgets under the supervision of the Finance Manager. Conduct analysis and provide administration under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager. Support the Finance Manager in the administration of funding appropriations as set forth in the annual budget including federal awards statutorily dedicated funds state general funds selfgenerated revenue and interagency transfer funds overseen by this section. Examine expenditure reports of all accounts payable and receivable entries to ensure funds are received in and expended from the proper accounts and funding sources. Maintain analyze and reconcile all funding sources. Prepare and maintain the BFHs budget including compiling data analyzing reports researching information preparing statistical data and forecasting budget projections for all funding sources to ensure financial stability and operation. Alert management personnel of any discrepancies and implements corrective actions when needed. Oversee the accounting cycle including preparing journal entries and adjustments monthly financial reporting and special purpose reports upon request. Create routine periodic financialreportingtoolsforProgramManagersreview.CollaborateswithStateFinancialSystemTeamtodevelop customized reporting tools to monitor and track expenditures and federal reporting requirements. Respond to inquiries from programs about the status of accounts budget and projects. Compile financial information for auditors in collaboration with the Finance Manager. Facilitate the development of accounting and purchasing procedures with the Finance Manager. Design forms for use by the BFH Finance and Operations Team to ensure adherence to proper accounting procedures. Coordinate with other departments in preparing specifications for bids/request for proposals to ensure efficient procurement of supplies equipment materials and services.
35 Revenue Cycle Management and Financial Reporting
Provide payroll time reporting analysis and other financial information to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with LDH Personnel Policies and Procedures. Estimates selfgenerated revenues for all programs and accounts in conjunction with Program Managers. Suggest changes to operating budgets to Finance Manager and PM3 Chief Financial Officer. Attend internal review and budget meetings. Works closely with the Compliance Manager during audit field work verifying the audit document is complete and accurate; Review the Bureaus accounting and reporting policies and procedures to ensure that adequate internal controls are developed and maintained. Participate in the planning organizing and review of department policies goals objectives systems and procedures; recommend changes as necessary. Prepare and complete financial and cost analyses as necessary; monitor fiscal operations for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Direct and review financial record keeping activities such as purchasing/accounts payable accounts receivable and fixed assets. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the Finance Manager on issues related to effective financial management of BFH funds. Compiles Bureau requests for presentation to the Finance Manager Chief Financial Officer and other Program Managers. Provides assistance to other departments with the preparation of dashboards worksheets and supporting documentations. Assist the Finance Manager with compliance with State prevailing wage laws .Assists the Finance Manager with monitoring revenue collections for programs under BFH.
5 Supervision and active management
Mentor and develop staff under supervision manage work allocations system training performance evaluations and building of an effective and efficient team dynamic. Complete performance evaluation and planning within prescribed deadlines; develop performance expectations that are justifiably job related measurable and attainable; evaluate performance objectively; discuss performance with subordinates as necessary; address poor performance or areas for improvement more often than at the annual performance review; and ensure office priorities are accurately and adequately addressed in employees performance evaluation.
5 Other
Performs other duties not listed above but necessary for the effective operation of BFH. Participates in continuing education by attending inservices workshops and conferences at local state regional and national levels to maintain current knowledge of required areas. Fulfills obligation for States emergency preparedness and response efforts as assignedduring an emergency. Travels required to complete task associated with the effective operation of BFH. Maintains a working knowledge of policies and procedures relative to the Louisiana Department Health Division of Administration Office State Travel and Office of State Procurement.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full Time