Administrative Program Specialist-B
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
About this Job
- Office of Juvenile Justice
Jetson Center for Youth15200 Old Scenic Hwy. Baker LA 70714The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a mission to protect communities while supporting youth rehabilitation through safe effective and accountable operations. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Program Specialist B to manage the full scope of business office functions for a secure care facility.
In this dynamic role you will oversee financial processing procurement inventory petty cash and reporting while serving as the primary liaison for purchasing and fiscal matters. Youll support campus-wide operations by ensuring accurate documentation audit readiness vendor coordination and compliance with state and agency policies.
If you excel at multitasking problem-solving and keeping complex administrative systems running smoothly this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful operational impact.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Displaying Expertise:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow direction from those higher in the chain of command.
Minimum Qualifications
- Four years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelors degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree.
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:
Manage business office financial procurement and inventory functions.
Process purchasing ECC/SRM entries Visa transactions and petty cash.
Coordinate vendor communication and ensure contract and policy compliance.
Maintain inventory systems and support audit readiness.
Prepare and reconcile financial reports for oversight agencies.
Serve as liaison for banking and administrative matters.
Provide backup support for fiscal and administrative tasks as needed.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location:This vacancy is located at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker LA.Appointment Type:Full-time Probational
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed inR.S. 15:587.1 (c).
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
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.
In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
If you are contacted for an interview please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Required Experience:
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