Administrative Program Specialist B; Dco​/Ots

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-614. This position is located in the Data Center Operation Section. Req. 227061

The Division of Administration, Office of Technology Services (OTS), is committed to delivering innovative, effective, and reliable technology solutions that support Louisiana’s Executive Branch agencies. Through strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and a skilled workforce, OTS works to maximize the State’s investment in technology.

We’re looking for an Administrative Program Specialist B to join the Data Center Operations (DCO) division, which provides critical technology infrastructure and support to state agencies statewide. This position oversees administrative operations, including personnel management, purchasing, payroll, telecommunications coordination, and building safety. The role also supervises administrative support staff and works independently to ensure efficient operations while maintaining compliance with state policies, laws, and regulations.

If you’re an organized, proactive leader with strong communication skills and a commitment to operational excellence, this could be the opportunity for you!

• Accepting Direction:The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Driving Results:The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• 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.
• Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

• 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 bachelor's 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Directs, organizes, supervises, and manages the work activities of professional staff responsible for the administration for multiple specialized programs:
  Time Administration/Payroll, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Safety Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Human Resources, and Mail Distribution.
• Establishes policies, procedures and processes of specialized programs to improve and promote efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of specialized programs.
• Directs and supervises other administrative…