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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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
The job duties include the overall direction, management, and coordination of all operating functions of a cemetery. As a state Veterans Cemetery, the Director will be required to meet the National Shrine standards and measures of the National Cemetery Administration. Unlike a funeral home that prepares the deceased for burial, the cemetery is responsible for coordinating honors when requested, placing the deceased's casket or urn in their final resting place, and maintaining the grounds and gravesites. All cemetery operations are accomplished through the management and direction of a staff consisting of outside grounds keepers and an office Administrative Coordinator. Hiring preference may be given to honorably discharged veterans from the United States Armed Forces and applicants with prior cemetery administrative experience.
The Administrative Program Manager 2 is responsible for the overall direction, management, and coordination of all operating functions at one of the LDVA Veterans Cemeteries. They will report directly to the Cemetery Program Director. This is one of five multi-burial state-of-the-art cemeteries located throughout the state: Keithville (NWLVC), Leesville (CLVC), Rayville (NELVC), Jennings (SWLVC), and Slidell (SELVC). This position directly supervises the Horticultural Attendant Superintendent and an Administrative Coordinator 4 position. This position receives direct supervision from the Administrative Program Director 2 position at LDVA.
Position-Specific Details:
This position is at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery located in Leesville, LA.
The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.
A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.
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 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.
DISQUALIFICATION:
While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Tierra Giviens
Human Resources Analyst
Tierra.Butler6@la.gov
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:
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Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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):