About This Job
Job number# OMF-182931-2.24.26-TW
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This position is located in the Office of Management & Finance, within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry IT department.
Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) as an IT Director!
Why Join Us?
- Collaborate with passionate teams in a dynamic, supportive environment
- Enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make real impact
- Grow your career while helping others grow theirs
If you are a detail-oriented leader with a passion for technology and public service -APPLY NOW!
LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:
Eight years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus six years of experience in information technology; OR
An associate's degree in information technology plus six years of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus six years of experience in information; OR
A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus five years of experience in information technology; OR
A master’s degree plus five years of experience in information technology.
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.
Note:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
This position serves as the director of the Information Technology Division within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Management and Finance. Incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Undersecretary of Management and Finance. Incumbent is responsible for all senior level and management functions of the Division. These duties include, but are not limited to planning, administering and forecasting budgets for all information systems including software, hardware, telecommunications, consults for software, hardware and enterprise-wide network administration in terms of time, feasibility and statewide departmental impact.
- Independently responsible for the administration of the Information Technology Division (division).
- Oversees the areas of applications, programming, technical, network, operations, database support.
- Determine and plan the technology and imaging direction for the department, securing necessary hardware, software and staff education when required and manage the implementation of that technology.
- Ensure that the technology of the department is proven, leading edge, and kept current and updated as needed to provide the department the ability to efficiently serve its employees and clients.
- Approves and administers the implementation of work procedures, policies, standards, goals and objectives, and priorities of the division.
- Independently administers the preparation of the division budget and of requisite budget documents regarding IT solutions, equipment, materials, services, and supplies necessary to accomplish the division and department mission.
- Provides proper administration of the IT Division to ensure optimum efficiency, client satisfaction, and conformance to policy, directives, rules and law.
- Supervises the Deputy IT Director and is second line supervisor for IT managers.
- Approve leave of subordinates, prepares work schedules, and requisite paperwork concerning civil service and performance planning and evaluation.
- Researches and approves the selection, purchase, and installation of all agency data processing equipment and software.
- Negotiates contracts and agreements with IT consultants and vendors; prepares specifications, invitation-to-bid and requests proposals to secure hardware, software and/or services for all IT related matters.
- Monitors performance of IT contractors to assure compliance with performance standards in the contract. Formulates and implements standards for the department regarding IT operations, IT security, and IT processes.
- Prepares and presents, as needed or requested, written or oral reports to the Assistant Commissioner of Management and Finance to keep him/her abreast of plans, progress or direction.
- Confers with department management, personnel, users, vendors, legislators and other persons when necessary to resolve problems or provide information.
- Recommends resolution to operational problems, plans and other administrative issues.
- Directs and oversees the disaster recovery plan for the department.
- Identifies areas to be covered by the plan and ensures proper solutions are maintained.
- Reviews changes in environment, technology, and procedures for inclusion in the plan.
- Coordinates and develops recovery test plans and recovery objectives with staff.
Other duties as may be assigned as deemed necessary.
Functional Requirements:
Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Walking and standing (8 hours)
Occasional bending or kneeling
Moderate lifting, 25 pounds, often up stairs
Lifting items such as briefcase, computer, scanner, luggage or other items used to travel and perform field audits
Sit over a long period of time at workstation or in a vehicle for travel
Drive a vehicle to perform audits and investigations
Climbing stairs and ladders
Reaching above shoulders and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties
Environmental Factors:
Working indoors and occasionally outdoors
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
- Full-time- this position may be filled by probation or promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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 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.
For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact:
Tiffany Waddell - HR Analyst
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference through 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 at https://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 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
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Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanent status?
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To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with the LDAF? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt niece and nephew.
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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver’s license?
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The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Management prohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one-year period from operating a state-owned vehicle. Based on this information, will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle?
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Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency?
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Describe your experience with IT policies and procedures,
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Describe your management style and how it aligns with your vision for the section.
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What unique experience and/or skills could you bring to this managerial role?
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Do you have a bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field?
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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs – LSU
