Facility Project Manager

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of State Parks (OSP) at the State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a leader to direct the Division of Outdoor Recreation Program, including research, grants administration, and development of outdoor recreation facilities.

The role administers LWCF and RTP, reviews environmental actions, formulates statewide plans, and coordinates with state and federal agencies to advance recreation and tourism-related projects across Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design.
• Experience with grants administration and program development is a plus.
• Licensed professional in Louisiana is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and administer the Division of Outdoor Recreation Program for OSP, including research, grants administration, funding and development of facilities.
• Administer LWCF and RTP programs and analyze impacts of legislation on trails and recreation.
• Review and direct preparation of comments on environmental documents and permits.
• Formulate statewide outdoor recreation plans and coordinate with state and federal agencies.
• Oversee consultants and manage budgeting, design and construction for projects.
• Ensure program compliance with policies, regulations, and laws across 700+ ongoing projects.

Skills

Seven years of experience in landscape

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design

Louisiana license in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design

Job description

The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.
This position is located at the State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA. The purpose of this position is to direct and administer the Division of Outdoor Recreation Program for the Office of State Parks, which includes research, grants administration, funding and development of outdoor recreation facilities.

• Seven years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design; OR
• A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design plus four years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design; OR
• A current Louisiana license in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design plus four years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Administers the Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP).
• Analyzes impact of federal, state, and local legislation on LWCF along with trail programs.
• Reviews, prepares, or directs preparation of comments on permit applications, environmental impact statements, and/or assessments with regard to actual or potential impacts to recreation services and activities.
• Formulates the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Assessment and Policy Plan.
• Formulates current and long‑range programs, plans and policies for the Division of Outdoor Recreation and coordinates these activities with all other state and federal agencies with recreation related responsibilities.
• Serves on the National Association of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers, coordinating and promoting cooperation among public and private sector agencies interested in rural economic and tourism related development of recreational facilities.
• Administers, directs, reviews, and approves plans for development projects to include the work of landscape architectural, engineering, and planning consultants as well as those under the direction of subordinates.
• Provides oversight and direct supervision over department design and architect consultants, or over project budgeting, design, construction, code compliance, etc.
• Prepares scopes of work and facility program information used to contract special planning and feasibility reports by consultants on Outdoor Recreation & Trail Grants Projects.
• Creates performance indicators in compliance with requirements of the Louisiana Performance Accountabity System.
• Formulates, reviews, and directs compliance policies and on‑site inspections and assures that the 700+ ongoing projects funded statewide by grants are in compliance with federal and state policies, regulations, and laws.
• Directs preparation, monitoring, and disbursement of federal and state matching funds.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty

Work Schedule: The State Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday, typical office hours are 8am-4:30pm. This position will work full-time hours, 40 hour work week. Schedule includes paid time off for state holidays.

Travel: Position requires occasional travel to state & local parks, recreation areas, historic sites, etc. statewide, as needed for meetings, training, etc. When travel is required, a state vehicle is provided for employee use while on duty.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: [phone]
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