Contracts Administration Director jobs in Louisiana

The head of the Department of Administration shall be the director of administration who shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.

· Collect and have custody of all monies of the city from whatever source.

· Assist the mayor in the preparation of the operating budget and capital improvement program.

· Maintain a record of indebtedness and have charge of the payment of the principal and interest on such indebtedness.

· Ascertain that funds are available for payment of all contracts, purchase orders and any other documents which incur financial obligation for the City, and that such documents are in accordance with established procedures.

· Disburse all funds from the City treasury.

· Administer a uniform central accounting system for all City departments using nationally accepted standards where applicable.

· Prepare a monthly statement of revenues and expenditure to show the financial condition of the City.

· Procure all personal property, materials, supplies and services required by the City under a central purchasing system for all departments in accordance with applicable state law, council policy and administrative requirements.

· Coordinate, direct and be responsible for preparing all intergovernmental grant applications on behalf of the city and keeping City department, offices, and agencies informed of all relevant local, state and federal programs.

· Maintain an inventory of all City property, real and personal.

· Perform billing and collection for City-owned utilities.

· Provide data processing administration.

· Coordinate planning activities.

· Provide general administrative services.

· Do and perform such other actions as may be directed by the mayor.

• The director of administration, at the time of appointment, shall have at least a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or public administration from an accredited college or university.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a responsible managerial or administrative fiscal position.

· Or at least six (6) years’ experience in a responsible managerial or administrative fiscal position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 6 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Bogalusa, LA 70427: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person