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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Administrative Coordinator 3 in Ruston, Louisiana
Administrative Coordinator 3
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Administrative Coordinator 3
Salary
$2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly
Location
Ruston, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
MVA/SAJ/219983
Department
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Opening Date
04/16/2026
Closing Date
4/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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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 the Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)
Kick start your career in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your organization and attention to detail keep operations running smoothly. In this role, you’ll be at the center of daily business functions—managing data, supporting leadership, coordinating supplies, and serving as a key point of contact for customers and staff. With opportunities to expand into administrative areas like purchasing, property control, and safety, this position offers hands-on experience and room to grow. If you’re dependable, detail-driven, and ready to make an immediate impact, we encourage you to apply!
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
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.
Preferred Competencies:
Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Displaying Professionalism:The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168060) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Processes routine paperwork and/or enters data into a department log or database in the servicing of a customer.
Prepares, indexes, and scans documents into the imaging system; may ensure the quality of scanned images.
Prepares requisitions for the purchase of supplies; may involve entering information into an automated system. Receives, stores, and distributes supplies; maintains inventory of such.
Compiles information from various sources and prepares specialized reports; formats reports according to department standards.
Serves as a clerical assistant to a manager, which could include keeping an appointment schedule, preparing travel, issuing directives to others on the manager's behalf, and relieving the manager of administrative matters.
May begin performing duties related to traditional administrative functions, such as property control, purchasing, and safety, in addition to other clerical duties as noted above. Serves as receptionist for the assigned work unit.
Position-Specific Details:
Location:Medical Vendor Administration/ ES Monroe Region 8-FSA 2 (ES TRI-REGION 3) / Lincoln Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), or Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3052130204
Position Number(s): 50689709
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE (https://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/hr/Forreferenceonly/LDH-Application-Status-Guide-4.2026.pdf) .
Contact Information:
Samantha Johnson
Samantha.Johnson2@la.gov
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) .
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.
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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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty—even when it’s difficult or inconvenient?
I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.
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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - How well do you meet expectations for workplace behavior, communication, and responsibility, especially when under pressure?
I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.
I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support.
I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly—even in difficult situations.
I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.
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DPf: Displaying Professionalism - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?
I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.
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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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