Facility Project Planner 3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of State Fire Marshal (State of Louisiana) is seeking a Facility Project Planner 3 to independently manage complex facility planning, construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects. You will ensure delivery in line with building codes, procurement rules, safety standards, and agency objectives, working with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulators.

The ideal candidate has competencies in leadership, communication, initiative, and critical thinking, plus five

Qualifications

• Five 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 two years of related experience; OR
• A current Louisiana license in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design plus two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating plans and specifications for complex building projects statewide for compliance with laws and rules.
• Consulting with owners, designers, contractors, and others on compliant options.
• Preparing documents and evaluation reports for dissemination to stakeholders.
• Authorizing permits of construction by parish and municipal officials.
• Acting as project manager for major landscape architectural and design projects.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Acting Decisively

Championing Continuous Improvement

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Initiative

Demonstrating Persistence

Developing Performance

Fostering Engagement

Learning Actively

Thinking Critically

Education

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

Louisiana license in landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering

Job description

Mission Statement of the Office of State Fire Marshal:

To uphold the law and provide for the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire or explosion, to ensure the safety of our citizens in the constructed environment, to provide equal access to disabled individuals and to promote the efficient use of energy in commercial buildings. This position location is TBD.

The Facility Project Planner 3 is responsible for independently managing, coordinating, and overseeing complex facility planning, construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects for the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). This role will ensure that projects are delivered in compliance with building codes, procurement regulations, safety standards, and agency objectives. Duties may involve significant collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal leadership.

An Ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Selected Preferred Competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.


• Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.


• Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to promote and implement ongoing enhancements in processes, products, services, or organizational culture.


• Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.


• Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.


• Demonstrating Persistence: The ability to maintain sustained effort and focus to achieve goals, especially when facing slow progress, setbacks, or obstacles.


• Developing Performance:Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.


• Fostering Engagement: The ability to build a supportive environment that encourages motivation, belonging, and active participation.


• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.


• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Five 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 two 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 two 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:

• Evaluating plans and specifications for complex new building construction projects, renovation projects, and building system installations statewide for alignment with state laws and rules.


• Consulting with building owners, designers, contractors, and others involved with construction on alternative options that are in line with state law.


• Preparing documents and evaluation reports for dissemination to building owners, designers, contractors, and building officials.


• Authorizing permits of construction by parish and municipal officials.


• Acting as project manager on construction of major landscape architectural, architectural, engineering, and other design (interior exhibits) projects.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Work Schedule: Work hours may range from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

Location: This vacancy location is TBD.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Ariyana Perkins

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA 70896

Email: [e-mail]