ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER 1
State of Louisiana, Bridge City, LA, United States
Office of Juvenile Justice
Bridge City Center for Youth
3225 River Rd., Bridge City, LA 70094
The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Administrative Program Manager 1 to oversee essential business operations that support the agency’s financial, purchasing, inventory, and compliance functions. This role requires a dependable professional who can manage complex administrative systems, supervise staff, and ensure accuracy across multiple operational areas.
Ideal Candidate Competencies
Driving Results:
Sets clear goals, stays focused, owns outcomes, and uses feedback to improve.
Making Accurate Judgments:
Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
Thinking Critically:
Analyzes key info, weighs evidence, and draws logical, well-supported conclusions from credible sources.
Accepting Direction:
Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity:
Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
Required Experience and Education
Three years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward 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.
Official Job Specifications
Official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Supervise and perform administrative functions across accounting, purchasing, inventory, property control, fleet, mail operations, and professional contractor coordination.
Lead three staff members; manage leave, evaluations, training, and disciplinary recommendations.
Oversee key financial processes including petty cash, Imprest accounts, deposits, reconciliations, and required reporting.
Manage Inmate Banking and canteen operations, including deposits, disbursements, inventory, and sales reconciliation.
Process purchasing requests, renew licenses/certifications, and support Visa procurement card transactions.
Conduct property control and fleet audits; maintain safety, compliance, and ORM documentation.
Coordinate with auditors, vendors, and agency staff to resolve operational issues and ensure accurate documentation.
Position Specific Details
Work Location: Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full time, Probational.
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).
EEO Statement
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
Interview Accommodations
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
Pre-Appointment Requirements
Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.
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Bridge City Center for Youth
3225 River Rd., Bridge City, LA 70094
The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Administrative Program Manager 1 to oversee essential business operations that support the agency’s financial, purchasing, inventory, and compliance functions. This role requires a dependable professional who can manage complex administrative systems, supervise staff, and ensure accuracy across multiple operational areas.
Ideal Candidate Competencies
Driving Results:
Sets clear goals, stays focused, owns outcomes, and uses feedback to improve.
Making Accurate Judgments:
Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
Thinking Critically:
Analyzes key info, weighs evidence, and draws logical, well-supported conclusions from credible sources.
Accepting Direction:
Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity:
Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
Required Experience and Education
Three years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward 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.
Official Job Specifications
Official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Supervise and perform administrative functions across accounting, purchasing, inventory, property control, fleet, mail operations, and professional contractor coordination.
Lead three staff members; manage leave, evaluations, training, and disciplinary recommendations.
Oversee key financial processes including petty cash, Imprest accounts, deposits, reconciliations, and required reporting.
Manage Inmate Banking and canteen operations, including deposits, disbursements, inventory, and sales reconciliation.
Process purchasing requests, renew licenses/certifications, and support Visa procurement card transactions.
Conduct property control and fleet audits; maintain safety, compliance, and ORM documentation.
Coordinate with auditors, vendors, and agency staff to resolve operational issues and ensure accurate documentation.
Position Specific Details
Work Location: Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full time, Probational.
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).
EEO Statement
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
Interview Accommodations
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
Pre-Appointment Requirements
Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.
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