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 Louisiana Department of HealthThis position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge
Take a leadership role with the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD), managing fiscal and administrative operations for statewide programs and nearly $189 million in funding. Oversee budgets, contracts, and emergency management while shaping services that impact thousands. This role is ideal for a strategic leader with fiscal expertise and a passion for public service.
Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR
An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or 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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here.Job Duties:· Directs the development and coordination of OCDD’s annual budget request across multiple appropriated programs, providing strategic fiscal recommendations to executive leadership
· Serves as primary liaison with LDH Planning and Budget, Division of Administration, and legislative fiscal staff, supporting all phases of the budget development process
· Conducts detailed financial, historical, and programmatic analyses; prepares reports and fiscal impact statements to inform budget decisions and policy changes
· Monitors revenues and expenditures across OCDD programs, ensuring compliance with appropriated budgets and overseeing preparation of adjustments, including BA-7 requests
· Represents OCDD in legislative and external meetings, providing fiscal and programmatic information and supporting agency funding priorities
· Oversees statewide fiscal, budget, and administrative operations, including contract management, property control, fleet, travel, emergency preparedness, and safety compliance
· Ensures all procurement activities, including CEAs, RFIs, and RFPs, are completed in accordance with state regulations and aligned with operational needs
· Leads, supervises, and evaluates staff; establishes accountability systems and resolves operational challenges through regular meetings and performance oversight
· Directs statewide planning efforts, including special projects, audits, and reporting initiatives to support both short- and long-term organizational goals
· Advises executive leadership on policy, program, and operational improvements; develops and revises procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities / Admin/Finance / Programmatic / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment; (Promotionalopportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities).
Cost Center: 3401010100
Position Number(s): 50356773
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.
Contact Information:
Debbie Parris-Thymes
Debbie.Parris-Thymes2@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.
