Administrative Coordinator 4

Administrative Coordinator 4 Print ( Apply ufeff Administrative Coordinator 4 Salary $2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/SP/217945 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 02/24/2026 Closing Date 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 Louisiana Department of Health ( This position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge Parish Play a vital role in protecting community health as anAdministrative Coordinator 4in a public health laboratory. As a key member of the Accessioning and Receiving team, youu2019ll support life-saving newborn screening efforts, manage clinical sample intake and data entry, coordinate with statewide courier services, and help ensure laboratories have the supplies they need to operate smoothly. This fast-paced position offers meaningful, behind-the-scenes impact on critical public health services and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in an essential support role. 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. Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value. Minimum Qualifications Three 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 (. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Coordinates the daily operations of statewide laboratory courier used for the transport of + Environmental and Clinical samples. This includes reconciling daily courier logs and ensuring sample integrity and sample count. Communicate with the courier dispatch to resolve sample transport issues, track the origin of the issue and initiate an investigation for timely resolution. + Maintain an adequate supply of the data loggers, Active Transport coolers, thermometers and ensures their certificates are valid and in compliance. Maintain the driver audits for accreditation compliance. + Procure goods for the OPH Lab Support Services Department in accordance with state procurement rules and regulations. Receives submitter supply order forms, gathers requested supplies and prepares items for shipping to the submitter. + Receive and intake Clinical samples submitted from various state-wide submitters and Public Health units in accordance with the Lab SOP into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and maintain accreditation compliance. Position-Specific Details: Location:Office of Public Health / Central Laboratory / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3262107400 Position Number(s): 136025 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 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. Contact Information: Shambrielle Pooler 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 Louisianau2019s 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 (. 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 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 ADi - 26: 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. 02 ADi - 26: 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. 03 DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance? + I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback. + I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations. + I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally. + I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability. 04 DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - 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. 05 FPP - 26: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work? + I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes. + I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently. + I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures. + I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience. 06 FPP - 26: Following Policies and Procedures - 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. 07 To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type u201cN/Au201d if no immediate family members are employed by LDH. 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: 2026-02-26