Program Monitor-LDH Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5022182) Apply  Program Monitor-LDH Salary $4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 211176ProgMonLDH-7.28.25SS Department DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services Opening Date 07/28/2025 Closing Date 8/2/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job This is a professional-level position in the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Office of Management and Finance (OMF), Digital Services Project Portfolio Management Section. This role supports Project Managers and Product Owners by developing, monitoring, and maintaining project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and budget forecasts. Applicants with strong organizational and analytical skills are encouraged to apply. Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services. 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: + Assist with developing current and long-range plans, policies and procedures in regard to governance framework. + Conduct training and communication sessions to prepare internal staff and stakeholders of project governance framework, policies and procedures. + Subject matter expert for all DCFS computer systems and policies. + Conducts research or technical studies. + Conducts audits to assess compliance with governance standards, policies and procedures. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts. 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 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 this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: LaShandra Payne via email-LaShandra.Payne.DCFS@La.Gov Katie Mitchell Bergeron via email- Katie.Mitchell.DCFS@La.Gov (Katie.Bergeron.DCFS@La.Gov) DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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 01 Describe your experience monitoring and evaluating compliance with organizational policies, procedures, or standards. How did you ensure that any issues or findings were documented, communicated, and resolved? 02 The Project Portfolio Management Office (PPMO) projects often span multiple DCFS programs. Describe a time you collaborated across teams or departments to support a shared initiative. What was your role and the outcome? 03 Have you used program data to identify trends, risks, or areas for improvement? Provide an example of how this led to changes in program or project execution. 04 The PPMO emphasizes standardization and strategic alignment. How do you ensure program operations and documentation align with broader executive management goals and/or project objectives? 05 Please select how you qualify for this position. + Five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services. + Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services. + A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services. + An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services. + None of the above. 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