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Administrative Program Specialist B

State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026
💰 $78,792/yr($40,140/yr$78,792/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 223611AdminProbSpecB07172026NR

Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services

Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-B

Posting type: Open

Categories: Social Services, Office and Administrative Support

Summary


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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: Administrative Program Specialist B


This position is located within the Administrative, Training, and Safety Services section of the Division of Management and Finance. This position is responsible for the accountability and integrity of DCFS non-contractual procurements, the LaCarte Purchasing Card program and the Corporate Travel Card/Controlled Bill Account (CBA). 

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Selected Core Competencies: 
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.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

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

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:
  • Conducts internal procurement compliance reviews by collecting and analyzing data to determine deficient controls, illegal, unethical or improper purchases and extravagance. 
  • Checks the accuracy of the required reports reflecting expenditure transactions. 
  • Develops and generates reports through Bank of America's database software (Works).
  • Ensures that official, accurate internal records are on file and well maintained in the event DCFS Internal or Legislative Auditors need to review them.
  • Works with DCFS internal and DOA/OST Auditors during annual audits to provide information requested in regards to this required certification.
  • May conduct or participate in special projects. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:  Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. This position may be f

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