ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 3

About the role

The incumbent serves as the Assistant District Administrator of Business as a member of the District Executive Staff. As such, the incumbent is the Business Owner with overall responsibility for program administration, implementation, and compliance of the Accounting and Procurement sections of the district. This position is a highly complex position requiring the incumbent to do multiple tasks requiring specialized training and knowledge. The incumbent must function at advanced levels on several computer systems and software programs directly related to the development and maintenance of all services.

Responsibilities

• Oversees development, monitoring, and control of the District budget, ensuring accurate cost accounting, proper fund allocation, and coordination with DOTD Headquarters for special funding needs.
• Leads District operations within LaGov systems (PTMW, AGILE, SAP, ERP, SRM), serving as subject matter expert for AGILE records and managing labor card corrections and approvals.
• Directs procurement and supply management functions, setting policy, preparing specifications, approving Shopping Carts and Purchase Orders, and retaining purchasing authority for contract and non-contract purchases.
• Manages District payroll processes with full post-pay period approval authority, while contributing to strategic planning, performance measurement, resource allocation, and advising the District Administrator on business operations.
• Evaluates District efficiency, coaches support staff, directs preparation of HR/Accounting/Procurement reports, and coordinates safety and Workers' Compensation processes with the District Loss Prevention Officer.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree plus four years of experience in administrative services.
• 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.

Skills

Candidates with the following specialized knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply: Proficiently skilled with a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP), Fiscal Accounting Code, LaGov (SAP, SRM, Agile Assets, Datawarehouse) and Microsoft Office software.

Pay

Administrative Program Director 3 - $31.01/HR. Additional compensation may be considered in part with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.