Deputy Assistant Secretary 3

Deputy Assistant Secretary 3 Print ( Apply ufeff Deputy Assistant Secretary 3 Salary $7,540.00 - $14,792.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number DVA216905DAS012825 Department DVA-Department of Veterans' Affairs Opening Date 01/29/2026 Closing Date 2/8/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job At the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, our mission is to relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home. The Deputy Assistant Secretary 3 provides overall direction and strategic leadership for the Veterans Homes Program statewide within the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA). This position oversees, directs, and coordinates all operations of the Louisiana State Veterans Homes system, which includes five long-term care skilled nursing facilities located in Bossier City, Jackson, Jennings, Monroe, and Reserve. The incumbent is responsible for strategic oversight of the Veterans Homes Program, including the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies, regulations, and quality standards to ensure resident safety, dignity, and well-being. This role also includes comprehensive budgetary oversight of all five veterans homes, encompassing appropriations management, expenditure control, and long-term financial planning. Additionally, the Deputy Assistant Secretary 3 provides direct supervision to five Long-Term Care Hospital Administrators, as well as the LDVA Compliance Team, which includes the RN Compliance Officer and RN Program Coordinator. The position reports directly to the LDVA Deputy Secretary. Minimum Qualifications Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above: Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR A bacheloru2019s degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Responsible for strategic oversight of the Veterans Homes Program, including the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies, regulations, and quality standards to ensure resident safety, dignity, and well-being. This role also includes comprehensive budgetary oversight of all five veterans homes, encompassing appropriations management, expenditure control, and long-term financial planning. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation appointment or the promotion of a current permanent state employee. Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants who hold a Louisiana Nursing Facility Administrator license and/or have demonstrated experience in a long-term care setting. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the u201cApplyu201d 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Jodeci Alsobrook Human Resources Manager The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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 Parental Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 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 u2013 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01 Are you a veteran or military spouse? Please attach a copy of your DD-214 to the application. + Yes + No 02 Do you possess a Louisiana Nursing Facility Administrator license? If not, describe any equivalent certifications or licenses you hold relevant to long-term care administration. 03 Have you managed or overseen operations for more than one long-term care/skilled nursing facility at the same time? If yes, please explain. 04 Have you directly supervised senior staff (e.g., facility administrators, compliance teams or equivalent leadership roles) in a healthcare/long-term care environment? If yes, please explain. 05 Do you have experience working with or supporting programs within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Louisiana Department of Health, or Medicare? If yes, please explain. 06 Do you have at least two years of experience at the managerial level or above in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization? + Yes + No 07 If you answered 'yes' to the question above, please list which experience on your application was performed at the managerial level or above, including start and end dates (mm/yyyy). If your experience includes upward movement within the same organization, please list only those dates during which you held a managerial or higher title. Example: Accountant Manager 2/2021 - 2/2025 If you answered 'no,' please enter N/A. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-02-02