Executive Management Officer

Executive Management Officer

DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.

We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. The incumbent will work on special projects assigned by the Undersecretary and manage the detailed and complex analysis of issues affecting the department.

This position serves as the executive assistant to the Undersecretary for the Department of Children and Family Services. The incumbent will support the Undersecretary with all units within the Office of Management and Finance.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impactthis could be the opportunity for you!

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:

• Manage and prioritize communications to the Undersecretary to include email, mail and meetings.
• Schedule meetings, conferences, presentations, and other public engagements for the Undersecretary on behalf of DCFS with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, legislators.
• Prepare meeting and presentation materials. Ensure facilities are secured and suitable for meetings and other activities.
• Read, interpret, and summarize reports and develops spreadsheets, dashboards and other tracking systems to capture and measure evaluative criteria for projects.
• Serve as the Undersecretary's legislative liaison to all legislative assistants.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Work Location: East Baton Rouge Parish -DCFS State Office Building

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 this 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:

hr.inquiry@la.gov