About This Job
The Division of Administration/Office of Facility Planning and Control has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-317.
The Office of Facility Planning and Control is responsible for administration of the state's capital outlay budget process, which includes preparation of a preliminary state construction plan. The document outlines state and local projects for possible funding using a mixture of state general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, state and federal cash and often fees and self-generated funds. The proposed construction budget is contained in House Bill 2 which is introduced at regular legislative sessions. The proposed construction budget is sometimes altered during the legislative sessions by lawmakers before becoming law. FPC also administers the state and non-state projects that are ultimately funded and oversees the contracts from planning through construction and project completion.
The Division Of Administration Is The State Government’s Management Arm And The Hub Of Its Financial Operations. Division Offices Perform a Wide Variety Of Activities Including The Following:
- Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
- Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
- Development of the state budget
- Providing technology services
- Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
- Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering or professional architecture plus six years of experience as a licensed engineer or architect.
Note:
Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering or professional architecture in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.
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 manages a large portfolio (150–200) of capital outlay projects for Non-State Entities such as cities, parishes, ports, and nonprofits. Projects vary widely in size ($5K–$28M), complexity, and type (infrastructure, buildings, utilities, transportation, parks, and specialized facilities). The role requires intensive coordination with elected officials, local governments, state and federal agencies, and community leaders.
The Project Manager is responsible for negotiating and managing project budgets, tracking state and local matching funds, and ensuring accurate, daily financial reporting in the LaGov system across four levels of budget control—from legislative appropriations through contract obligations and reimbursements. The role ensures costs are reasonable, funds are available, and state dollars are used appropriately.
The position ensures projects are executed in compliance with the Capital Outlay Act, cooperative endeavor agreements, approved contracts, and state and federal laws, including Public Bid Law and applicable federal requirements. This includes reviewing diverse procurement and contract documents, managing amendments and change orders, and overseeing reimbursements.
Project Managers also serve as the primary advisors to Non-State Entities—many with limited project management experience—by explaining Capital Outlay requirements, funding structures, cash flow, and compliance expectations. The role requires adaptability, strong multitasking skills, and the ability to manage emergency and non-traditional projects in a complex, multi-funded environment while ensuring delivery of functional facilities upon project completion.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
NOTE: Professional-level architecture experience is awarded for architecture experience gained after the attainment of the architecture license.
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.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
- 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.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For Further Information About This Posting, Please Contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: Erica.Gay@la.gov
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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Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering? If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please enter the license type, license number, and expiration date below. If you answered 'No', enter N/A.
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Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice professional architecture? Note: Professional level architecture experience is awarded for architecture experience gained after the attainment of the architecture license. If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please enter the license type, license number, ISSUE DATE and expiration date below. If you answered 'No', enter N/A. NOTE: Failure to list the date the license was issued (month/year) may result in architecture experience NOT being credited on the application.
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Please review your application one more time to confirm it is accurate and complete. We cannot consider prior work experience or other relevant information omitted from the application when evaluating your qualifications for employment. Did you list ALL your job experience and education on your application?
