Facility Project Planner 3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

This position reviews road and bridge projects for compliance with the Department’s Policy for Roadside Vegetation Management and acceptable landscape architectural design practices. It also designs, plans, and administers major and minor landscape architectural and facility construction, renovation, and improvement projects. The incumbent coordinates with professional consultants, reviews project plans and specifications, prepares cost estimates, and oversees construction activities to ensure work meets departmental standards and requirements.

The role requires a self-motivated person who can work independently with minimal supervision and use sound judgment to address unforeseen project conditions. The incumbent evaluates existing facilities and potential project sites, makes recommendations for improvements, assists with long-range facility planning and public inquiries, and participates in DOTD training and continuing education to maintain professional licensure and technical proficiency. The posting states that applicants must have a current Louisiana license in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design and two years of experience in one of those fields.

The posting is intended to establish a list of qualified applicants for current or future openings; a current vacancy may not exist when an application is submitted. The appointment may be probational, promotional, a job appointment, or a detail to special duty.

Requirements

• 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.
• Alternatively, the stated minimum qualifications include five years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design; a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields plus two years of relevant experience; or a current Louisiana license in one of those fields plus two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and apply sound judgment to unforeseen project conditions.
• Applicants must provide relevant, detailed experience and education in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

Responsibilities

• Review road and bridge project plans for compliance with DOTD’s Policy for Roadside Vegetation Management and acceptable landscape architectural design practices.
• Design and develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for landscape architectural, facility construction, renovation, and improvement projects.
• Coordinate with professional consultants and review design contracts and construction plans.
• Oversee construction activities, inspections, and project completion.
• Evaluate existing facilities and potential project sites, prepare recommendations for improvements, and assist with long-range facility planning and public inquiries.
• Participate in DOTD training programs and continuing education to maintain professional licensure and technical proficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level