Facility Project Planner 3

Facility Project Planner 3

Salary

$4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

422-226715-AP

Department

DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design; OR

A bachelors 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As a Facility Project Planner 3, you will perform tasks that are critical to the mission of the Office of State Fire Marshal. Some of the duties include:

• 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.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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: DPSEmployeeAdministration@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 Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.

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Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Five years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design.
• A bachelors degree in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design plus two years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design.
• 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.
• None of the above.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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DIn: Demonstrating Initiative - How well do you take action and solve problems on your own without waiting for direction?

• I wait for direction, avoid ownership, and don't solve problems.
• I meet expectations and help with solutions when asked.
• I take ownership, solve problems, and follow through.
• I take initiative, innovate, and deliver results beyond expectations.

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DIn: Demonstrating Initiative - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

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If you are qualifying for this position with one of the degree options, provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed. Example: (Bachelors in biology at Louisiana State University, May 2012) If you are not qualifying under a degree option, enter N/A.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice professional architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or interior design?

• Yes
• No

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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.

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Previous state experience or other experience WILL NOT be researched at this stage of the hiring process. Information not present on the actual application will not be considered for qualifying purposes. Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add to your profile before submitting.

• Yes
• No

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Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm