Program Monitor - DHH

The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.

LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

 

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / East Baton Rouge Parish  

Announcement Number: OPH/CSH/205324 

Cost Center: 3262207510 

Position Number(s): 181532 

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Detail to Special Duty, Job appointment, Probationary, Promotional appointment.

 (Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months. Current LDH employees may be Detail to Special Duty)

The Enforcement Unit Program Monitor position assists in the administration of the Engineering Enforcement Program, a complex, statewide program tasked with drafting, issuing, and tracking formal enforcement instruments (Administrative/Compliance Orders) for Public Drinking Water Systems and Community Sewage Systems that have been identified by the Office of Public Health (OPH) and/or United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be in violation of state/federal regulations and to direct said Systems in returning to compliance with applicable state/federal laws, rules, and regulations (Louisiana State Sanitary Code [LAC 51] and 40 CFR 141-142). The Program Monitor reports to the Administrator (Program Manager 2) of the Engineering Enforcement Program which is responsible for all formal enforcement activities for the Safe Drinking Water Program and Community Sewage Program.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists with administering Engineering Enforcement Program by drafting formal enforcement instruments
• Monitors/tracks/records compliance/non-compliance of the ordered remedial action items contained in Administrative and Compliance orders
• Collaborates with inter-agency staff and conducts informal enforcement meetings and conferences statewide
• Performs emergency response activities as directed by the agency. Assists with administering Engineering Enforcement Program by drafting formal enforcement instruments

 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.

 

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit

 

For further information about this vacancy contact: 

Casey Hickman 

Casey.Hickman@la.gov L

DH/HUMAN RESOURCES 

BATON ROUGE, LA 70821    

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Function of Work:
To perform research, analysis and policy management activities related to statewide health or social service program(s).

Level of Work:
Advanced.

Supervision Received:
Broad from a Program Monitor Supervisor--DHH or higher level.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals; Human Service Districts as established; and other social service entities as established by an approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Program Monitor Supervisor--DHH by the absence of supervisory responsibility.

Differs from Program Manager 1-A--DHH and Program Manager 1-B--DHH by the absence of responsibility for administering small or less complex statewide program(s).

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Assist with coordination, management and monitoring of statewide program(s).

Plans and coordinates the monitoring and reporting process for statewide program(s).

Develops and implements policy procedures for statewide program(s).

Monitors contracts for adherence to deliverables. 

Monitors service providers for compliance with federal/state guidelines and financial solvency.

Writes, negotiates and processes programmatic and budgetary contracts; initiates and negotiates contracts for new clinic agencies.

Assists with the writing and managing of grant funds.

May provide functional supervision to regional employees.

Analyzes data to track training and technical assistance needs. May conduct or coordinate training for agency staff.

Presents information to community partners and to relevant agencies.

Prepares and reviews reports from facilities and other programs outlining statistical analysis and trends.

Serve on various committees for the purpose of formulating of policies and quality assurance methods.

Assesses regional needs related to resources, information gaps and barriers to service.

Implements provider recruitment strategies to address resource and service needs.

Assists rural and underserved communities in their efforts to secure grant funding for community-based projects to improve access to local health care services by way of: skill-building, training, grant writing, technical assistance, etc.

Monitors expenditures and accounts payable for grant and contract deliverables.

Tracks occurrences and participates in investigations.

Coordinates and maintains department's internal monitoring procedures for legislation.

Coordinates with Information Technology staff for the design and maintenance of data reports.

Salary : $4,177 - $8,194