Administrative Program Director 2

Administrative Program Director 2

Salary

$4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly

Location

Marrero, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

224214

Department

SE LA Flood Protection Auth-West

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

About this Job

OUR MISSION

TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This position serves as the confidential assistant and provides high level administrative support to the Regional Director, Board President and Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West (SLFPA W). This position is responsible for handling contracts and grants for SLFPA-W and its member districts. The incumbent performs duties independently and exercises a high degree of independent judgment and initiative in determining the approach/action to take in non-routine situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

A bachelors degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus two years 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:

• Oversees the preparation of official documents for the collection of ad valorem taxes for the Authority and its member districts.
• Verifies accuracy of prepared documents and ensures compliance with procedures from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, assessor's office, local municipalities, etc. Recommends approval of said documents to the Regional Director and Board of Commissioners.
• Attends courses on assessment of ad valorem taxes (setting millage rates) to remain up to date on current assessment laws, policies, and procedures. Makes recommendations to the Regional Director and Board of Commissioners on needed procedural changes for upcoming assessments. Implements revisions to ad valorem collection procedures.
• Provides high-level administrative support for, and serves as confidential assistant to the Board President and Board of Commissioners. • Attends meetings with the Regional Director to take notes.
• Independently prepares and composes correspondence involving complex, diverse, and non-routine matters.
• Maintains all administrative records and files for the Authority and its member districts.
• Maintains Regional Director's and Board President's calendars, as instructed, making appointments and arranging meeting rooms and materials.
• Handles calls regarding SLFPA-W matters as delegated by the Regional Director and/or Board President.
• Ensures that requests for action and information are answered satisfactorily and promptly.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational - Up to 24 months

Career Progression: This position is not part of a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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 or assessment 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.

• 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:

Matthew Edwards

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West

humanresources@slfpaw.org

(504) 340-0318

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm