Administrative Coordinator 4

Posting number: OTS 080726D ERG

Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services

Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 4

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy.  This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-611. This position is located in the Network Communication Services Section. Req. 224394

The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff.

Incumbent of this position assists with the administrative functions for the Network Communication Services (NCS) division. NCS provides network communications and infrastructure management and support for state agencies statewide including 2,800+ network nodes across 1,250 locations, and 5,500 circuits. Supervision is received from the Administrative Program Specialist A and work is performed with a moderate independence and initiative. Verbal and written communication skills are required as well as considerable knowledge of state policies, laws, rules and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with administrative functions for OTS-NCS such as payroll, purchasing, personnel management, supply inventory, serving as office receptionist, safety and building coordination, fleet management, and other administrative support functions as well as special projects when required.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
•Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
•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.
•Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, wellsupported conclusions.

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

Examples of duties

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Serves as the timekeeping administrator for NCS staff, ensuring accurate tracking of attendance and leave
• Enters and manages payroll data in the LaGov HCM Payroll System in accordance with supervisory direction
• Calculates, audits, and monitors payroll transactions to ensure compliance with DOA HR policies and procedures
• Coordinates and executes all payroll-related activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Prepares and submits Prior Period Adjustments (PPAs) with appropriate documentation for review and approval
• Collects and reviews supporting payroll documentation to verify accuracy and required authorizations
• Receives, interprets, and distributes Civil Service, DOA, and OTS HR policies and procedures to management and staff
• Communicates pertinent HR information to employees