Special Project Officer

Department MISSION

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

Department VISION

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

Department VALUES

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.

Join Our Team at DCFS:
Special Project Officer

The incumbent of this position requires knowledge of the Division of Family Support, best practices, federal policies and regulations. The incumbent will also serve as Chief of Staff to the Assistant Secretary of Family Support.

Legal experience is a plus!

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

Appointment Type: Unclassified

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.

Compensation: Salary will be based upon selected applicant's experience.

Work Location: Baton Rouge, La
- State Office Building

• Serve as Chief of Staff to the Assistant Secretary of Family Support and work closely on DA contracts.
• Oversee strategic business initiatives and legislative strategy from development through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership and department heads.
• Assist and communicate with executives in decision making, program management, and initiative implementation.
• Reviews and approves draft legislation, fact sheets, briefs work product and strategies developed by division staff.
• Leads and facilitates meetings with senior leadership, stakeholders, staff and clients.
• Represents the Assistant Secretary and the division in meetings with stakeholders, federal partners, Senators, and Representatives.
• Improves current processes and coordinates organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity.
• Performs other duties as needed for the smooth operation of the department.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Shanita Smith
- Human Resources
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DCFS

DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.