ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER 1

The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections and preserves, presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history.

This vacancy is located in the East Baton Rouge Parish Registrar of Voters Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Because this is a promotional posting, only permanent classified employees in the Department of State and the Registrar of Voters Offices may be considered.

Step into a crucial leadership role where you will direct daily operations, mentor a dedicated team, and manage vital voter data and compliance records for the Registrar of Voters office. You will also drive election-season success by overseeing early voting logistics, coordinating with election boards, and ensuring the absolute integrity of the democratic process. For every election cycle, the selected applicant must be available to work on the two Saturdays during early voting, extended daily hours during early voting and also the day of the election which is normally a Saturday. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties:

• Team Leadership & Supervision
• Election Logistics Management
• Records Management & Compliance
• Interdepartmental Liaison
• Policy & Procedure Oversight

Position-Specific Details: Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Appointment Type: Departmental Promotional

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: Marialena Morris, HR Specialist Secretary of State Nancy Landry Human Resource Division P. O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 [email protected]