<p>Department MISSION</p> <p>DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.</p> <p>Department VISION</p> <p>We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people. </p> <p>Department VALUES</p> <p>Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.</p> <p>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.  </p> <p>Join Our Team at DCFS: Executive Management Officer</p> <p>This position serves as the executive assistant to the Deputy Secretary for the Department of Children and Family Services. The incumbent will support the Deputy Secretary with all units within the Executive Office including working on special projects assigned by the Deputy Secretary and managing the detailed and complex analysis of issues affecting the department.</p> <p>If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!</p> <p>Six years of experience in administrative services; OR</p> <p>Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR</p> <p>An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Manage and prioritize communications to the Deputy Secretary to include email, mail and meetings. </li><li>Schedule meetings, conferences, presentations, and other public engagements for the Deputy Secretary on behalf of DCFS with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, legislators. </li><li>Prepare meeting and presentation materials. Ensure facilities are secured and suitable for meetings and other activities. </li><li>Read, interpret, and summarize reports and develops spreadsheets, dashboards and other tracking systems to capture and measure evaluative criteria for projects. </li><li>Serve as the Undersecretary's legislative liaison to all legislative assistants. </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.</p> <p>Work Schedule:  Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.  Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for.  Some positions require working shifts.  </p> <p>Work Location: East Baton Rouge Parish -DCFS State Office Building</p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.  Applications may be rejected if incomplete. </li></ul> <p>Contact Information:</p> <p>For further information about this vacancy, contact:</p> <p>hr.inquiry@la.gov</p>