Administrative Program Manager 2
Summary
Administrative Program Manager 2 at Louisiana's Joint Emergency Services Training Center (JESTC), a state-run public safety training hub near Baton Rouge. Day to day: manages the training calendar, training contracts/invoices, staff lodging, cafeteria, and the Motorcycle Safety program, while supervising administrative and food-services staff. On-site government role paying $1,856.80 biweekly.
About this Job
The Joint Emergency Services Training Center (JESTC) is Louisiana’s premier hub for public safety and emergency response training. Operated by the Louisiana State Police and located just north of Baton Rouge, JESTC provides state-of-the-art facilities, specialized ranges, advanced driving courses and full-service lodging.
Our mission is to serve as a centralized location where law-enforcement, government, and civilian agencies—working independently or in partnership— can train personnel in emergency response and first responder services.
We are looking for an Administrative Program Manager 2 to join our JESTC Staff Development Center (SDC). The Administrative Program Manager 2 directly oversees the operation and management of the JESTC training calendar, Training contracts/invoices, Staff Development Center lodging, Staff Development Center Cafeteria and the Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively analyze complex data, interpret state/federal regulations, evaluate information across multiple sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions to solve administrative issues.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess operational options, weigh programmatic or legal risks, and make sound administrative decisions using logical reasoning and available information.
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue operational goals, maintain focus amid competing agency demands, manage timelines, and ensure deliverables are met efficiently.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus one year of experience in 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. 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:
As an Administrative Program Manager 2, you will perform tasks that are critical to the mission of the Joint Emergency Services Training Center, requiring analytical, clerical, and data entry skills. In this job, you will:
- Manage the JESTC Training Calendar and Training Contracts/invoices
- Manage the Staff Development Lodging
- Directly Supervise the SDC Administrative Program Specialist A, SDC Cafeteria Food Services Specialist 5, and the Training and Development Manager for the Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position will be filled as an Administrative Program Manager 2.
Work Schedule: Work hours may range from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate. The starting salary for this position is $1,856.80 biweekly.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 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:
Contact: Human Resources/Elyssa Schexsnayder
Email: dpsemployeeadministration@la.gov
Phone: 225-925-6069