Job Description

Posting number: 420-225370-AP

Department: DPS-Office of Motor Vehicles

Job classification: EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Accounting and Finance, Telecommunications, Management, Executive Management, Miscellaneous, Customer Service, Records Management, Communications, Office and Administrative Support, Program Management, Database Administration, Audit

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a highly organized, professional, and solutions-oriented Executive Management Officer to provide executive-level support to the Principal Assistant of DPS and the Commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)

This position serves in a key coordinating role within executive leadership and will assist with the management of high-level administrative, operational, and strategic matters affecting DPS and OMV. The Executive Management Officer will work closely with agency leadership, division administrators, governmental partners, and other stakeholders to coordinate priorities, monitor assignments and initiatives, prepare executive-level correspondence and briefing materials, and help ensure timely follow-through on matters requiring leadership attention.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who exercises sound judgment, maintains strict confidentiality, and can successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced executive environment This position requires exceptional communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across organizational lines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys working at the executive level and wants to play a meaningful role in advancing the operations, priorities, and public-service mission of DPS and OMV.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Examples of duties

Qualifications

Supplemental information

Job-Specific Details:

The Executive Management Officer serves as an advisor and confidential assistant to the Principal Assistant for DPS and the Commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles who serve as the appointing authorities for the agency. In this role, you will:

• Manage the detailed and complex analysis of issues affecting administrative programs of the agency in state legislation
• Assist the Principal Assistant in the implementation of policy and procedures necessary to achieve the goals and mission of DPS.
• Serve on various research and project teams
• Broad administrative direction is received from the Principal Assistant and the OMV Commissioner
• Provide analysis for decision-making and recommendations for corrective action, possible initiatives, implementation, etc. regarding budget planning and administrative procedures
• Confer with and serve as liaison to other high-level officials in federal, state, and local governments and agencies and private industry relative to agency programs and operations of DPS and Office of Motor Vehicles
• Conducts research utilizing state law, federal law, legislative acts, court orders, executive orders, budgets, policy statements, and special commission reports
• Serve as the liaison to the DPS Office of Management and Finance on behalf of the heads of the offices under the DPS umbrella, including the Commissioner of OMV, the Chairman of the Gaming Control Board, the Executive Director of the LA Highway Safety Commission, and the Executive Director of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission regarding procurement services, time administrations, facility maintenance, training requirements, travel regulations, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position is a Promotional or Probational opportunity.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 “Apply” link 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 not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).

Contact Information:

For more information, please contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Ariyana Perkins
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Email: DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov