<p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health</p> <p>Step into a highly complex and impactful role within LDH Human Resources as the principal specialist overseeing the ADA Accommodation process. This position serves as a trusted statewide advisor on disciplinary actions, investigations, grievances, EEOC matters, Civil Service appeals, LaGov security, Affirmative Action planning, and Continuous Performance Management reviews.</p> <p>As a key resource to leadership, you'll counsel and guide management through complex employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with Civil Service rules, state and federal laws, and departmental policies. If you're a confident HR professional who thrives on navigating sensitive issues, interpreting regulations, and influencing sound employment decisions at a statewide level, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</p> <p>An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:</p> <p>Communicating Effectively:  The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.</p> <p>Following Policies and Procedures:  The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.</p> <p>Making Accurate Judgments:  The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.</p> <p>Five years of human resources experience; OR</p> <p>Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of human resources experience; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree plus two years of human resources experience; OR</p> <p>An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus one year of human resources experience.</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>Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.</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>ADA Accommodations </li></ul> <p> Coordinates and administers the ADA accommodation process by facilitating meetings, interpreting applicable laws and policies, counseling employees and management on accommodation options, maintaining detailed case documentation, communicating with stakeholders (including medical providers), and tracking/reporting accommodation activity to leadership while ensuring proper recordkeeping and compliance.</p> <ul> <li>Disciplinary Actions </li></ul> <p>Serves as the Employee Relations Unit Lead Worker, overseeing and supporting all unit functions while managing and tracking disciplinary actions from initiation to resolution. Provides guidance to management and employees on Civil Service rules, laws, and policies.</p> <ul> <li>Grievances, Appeals, and EEOC </li></ul> <p>Interprets policy and procedures and advises managers, supervisors, and employees assuring compliance. Counsel's employees and supervisors in order to attempt to resolve problems before the formal grievance or disciplinary processes are used.</p> <ul> <li>Affirmative Action Plan </li></ul> <p>Serves as a subject matter expert on preparing and compiling statistical data required yearly to ensure equal employment opportunity reporting in accordance with Civil Service guidelines and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs {OFCCP). Knowledge of various LaGov reports required to generate statistical data plan. Advise the program area and HR Director of the status of their Affirmative Action data.</p> <ul> <li>CPM Reviews </li></ul> <p>Serves as Agency Reviewer for Continuous Performance Management (CPM) reviews within the higher volume region(s). Receive, review, and request information for CPM Request for Reviews. Conduct investigations, make recommendations as requested, and prepare responses. </p> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Location: Office of Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish</p> <p>Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment  or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)</p> <p>Cost Center: 3071030800</p> <p>Position Number(s): 50388512</p> <p>Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst C or Human Resources Specialist determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.</p> <p>Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER) of </p> <p>Human Resources Analyst C - $24.31 / $1,944.80 bi-weekly</p> <p>Human Resources Specialist - $26.01hr / $2080.80 bi-weekly</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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. </li></ul> <p>Contact Information:</p> <p>Patricia Walker</p> <p>Patricia.Walker.DCFS@la.gov</p> <p>LA Department of Health (LDH)</p> <p>Division of Human Resources</p> <p>PO Box 4818</p> <p>Baton Rouge, LA 70821</p> <p>225-342-6477</p> <p>This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.</p> <p>LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.</p>