Administrative Program Manager 3 (Slidell)

Slidell, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4099 - 8044

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs mission is to relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country while meeting the economic educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.

The Administrative Program Manager 3 position is responsible for the overall direction management and coordination of all operating functions at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. This cemetery consists of thirty (30) acres of land with a minimum of 12122 grave sites which will primarily serve deceased veterans and qualified dependents. This position directly supervises the Horticultural Attendant Superintendent and an Administrative Coordinator 4 position.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

A bachelors degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

An advanced degree 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:
As an Administrative Program Manager 3 you will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans this role you will:

Provide direct supervision to Administrative Coordinator and Horticultural Attendant Superintendent.
Manage and oversee all aspects of burial services from arranging grave openings and closings to coordinating re-interments dis-interments and the placement of headstones and markers.
Coordinate with funeral directors veterans organizations and military installations to ensure military honor services are conducted properly.
Manage and direct the Horticultural Attendant Superintendent in the upkeep of grounds roads and buildings which includes aligning headstones making repairs and surveying the facilities for deficiencies.
Oversee all administrative office procedures performed by the Administrative Coordinator 4 such as coordinating funeral arrangements managing interments and handling documentation for eligibility and plot allowance applications.
Complete the Continuous Performance Management (CPM) for employees that you directly supervise and make the appropriate ratings comments and recommendations as needed

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:The position will be filled by Job Appointment
Domicile: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell LA (St. Tammany Parish)
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Tierra Giviens

Human Resources Analyst

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

Manager

About this Job The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs mission is to relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country while meeting the econo...