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Salary $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/SP/218101 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 02/26/2026 Closing Date 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job 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.Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health This position may be filled in the following parishes:East Baton Rouge Parish Serve at the center of action as the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Engineer in the Engineering Services Section! In this fast-paced, high-impact role, you'll power department-wide operations by managing procurement processes, coordinating purchase orders and contract payments, and serving as the key liaison for property and telecommunications.You'll keep communications flowing, support critical reporting and scheduling, and ensure the Chief Engineer and the Engineering Services team run efficiently every day.If you're organized, proactive, and ready to make a visible difference, this is your opportunity to shine.An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:Accepting Direction:The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in administrative services.EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.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:Performs an array of procurement functions on a department-wide basis.This includes drafting/monitoring/coordinating/administering of goods/service purchase orders; reviewing invoices for payment to contracts and preparing invoices for approval.Serves as the property liaison for Engineering Services Central Office Responsible for maintaining and coordinating main line telephone coverage.Serves as the telecommunications coordinator and bill payer for Engineering Services Provides direct assistance to the Chief Engineer for scheduling, mailing, filing, locating, retrieving, communicating both internal and external reports, and/or any other necessary activities Position-Specific Details:Location:Program Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type:This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or a Promotional appointment Cost Center:3262207510 Position Number(s):63884 How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.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.Contact Information:Shambrielle Pooler Shambrielle.Pooler@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.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.Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees.Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage Mo