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Program Monitor-LDH

Salary

$4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OPH/PTT/215977

Department

LDH-Office of Public Health

Opening Date

12/23/2025

Closing Date

12/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)

This position provides specialized support for OPH lease administration, space planning, and facility coordination across state-owned and leased properties. Serving as the primary liaison between OPH programs, LDH Facilities, external partners, and landlords, the role advises regional medical directors, program leaders, and local health unit managers on space utilization and facility options.

The position requires strong technical and spatial skills, effective communication, and the ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and develop recommendations. Work is performed with a high level of independence and initiative, making this an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional seeking a role with broad impact and collaboration across public health operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or 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 foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ State Lease Administration & Regulatory Compliance

Manages all OPH leased facilities statewide, ensuring compliance with Louisiana statutes, OSP rules, DOA/OSB guidelines, and Facility Planning and Control standards; prepares, negotiates, routes, and monitors lease agreements and related approvals.

+ Space Planning & Optimization

Conducts space assessments and applies state space standards to optimize use of regional offices, parish health units, laboratories, emergency operations sites, and administrative facilities.

+ Oversees Budget Impact and Cost Optimization

Identifies cost-saving opportunities through lease renegotiations, space consolidation, and relocation strategies; prepares financial forecasts and analyzes impacts of relocations, escalations, and new facility needs.

+ Coordinates Facility Issue Resolution

Partners with DOA, landlords, and local stakeholders to resolve facility and infrastructure issues, ensuring continuity of public health operations and compliance with state requirements.

+ Develops Policies and Maintains State Reporting

Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and official records related to leases, space assignments, moves, and renovations; prepares required reports and briefings for state and agency leadership.

+ Manages Facility Projects and Vendor Compliance

Oversees moves, build-outs, and renovation projects; coordinates with architects, contractors, IT, and program staff; ensures vendors comply with Louisiana procurement and payment requirements.

+ Provides Executive Support and Emergency Response

Prepares data-driven analyses and recommendations for executive leadership; provides technical guidance to internal and external partners; maintains required training and participates in emergency operations and disaster response activities as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3262100600

Position Number(s): 50576891

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Paul Tran

[email protected]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp) .

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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

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