| Location | LA |
| Salary | $51,522–$79,927 Per Year |
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST III - OCGA (1053)
Salary
$51,522.00 - $79,927.00 Annually
Location
West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
1053O-01
Department
Office of Central Grants Administration 0160
Division
Oversight and Compliance 0160-377
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL GRANTS ADMINISTRATION AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
Under direction, this position performs advanced administrative and professional support work for the Office of Central Grants Administration (OCGA). The employee supports the Chief Grant Administrator, Deputy Grant Administrator, and Grant Compliance Officers in the coordination of office operations and parish wide grant activities. The employee provides support to Parish departments throughout the grant application process, including but not limited to researching funding opportunities, providing technical assistance, assisting with grant writing and application development, coordinating supporting documentation, and tracking application deadlines and submissions. The position also supports parishwide grant administration through the development and delivery of grant training to Parish departments. The employee also provides administrative support for OCGA operations, including coordination of departmental human resources and personnel functions, purchasing, records management and retention, scheduling, correspondence, meetings, and other departmental functions. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Current employment and permanent civil service status at or above the level of an Administrative-Management Specialist II; PLUS, extensive (approximately five (5) years), full-time, paid work experience in an administrative/office management position with responsibility for purchasing, invoice processing, and related business record keeping and maintenance, supplemented by substantial (approximately two (2) years) of grants experience.
Kind of Examination
(PROMOTIONAL AND LIMITED ENTRANCE*)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO: 1053O-01
DATE: 10/23/26
Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one years salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
02
To qualify for this position, you must be a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status at or above the level of an Administrative-Management Specialist II. Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
03
How many years of Full-Time, Paid work experience do you have in an administrative/office management position with responsibility for purchasing, invoice processing, AND related business record keeping and maintenance?
04
Describe your Full-Time, Paid work experience in an administrative/office management position with responsibility for purchasing, invoice processing, AND related business record keeping and maintenance. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
05
How many months and/or years of Full-Time, Paid work experience do you have in grants experience? NOTE: Grants experience must consist of providing technical guidance on grants processes and maintaining grant reporting records.
06
Describe your Full-Time, Paid work experience in grants experience. Give details of your duties dealing with providing technical guidance on grants processes and maintaining grant reporting records. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question
Employer Jefferson Parish
Address 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Phone 504-364-2730
504-736-6364
Website http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply