<p>The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state's renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology.</p> <p>The Facility Project Supervisor is responsible for building, maintaining, and improving the land and structures for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Will execute construction and repair projects from a facility planning standpoint from start to finish in conjunction with other department sections. Direct  supervision over one full-time employee, while overseeing planning, scheduling and supervision of construction of new projects and maintenance and repairs of over 350 buildings. Initiates, researches, designs, write specifications, supervises, inspects, and coordinates the work of contractors engaged in construction and maintenance / repair projects in the LDWF portfolio. Will assist supervisor in profiling the infrastructure of LDWF buildings and structures to ensure critical needs for maintenance, repairs, and upgrades are prioritized properly.</p> <p>This Promotional opportunity is limited to current permanent status classified employees within the Office of Management and Finance, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.</p> <p>Six years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design plus three years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design; OR</p> <p>A current Louisiana license in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design plus three years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Directs purchasing and requisitions to ensure adequate inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment for various buildings for the agency. </li><li>Prepare and develop standardized maintenance and preventative maintenance procedures for office staff. </li><li>Responsible for supervising, overseeing, and developing construction projects for all divisions of the LDWF agency.  Projects may include a variety of project types including building, maintaining, and improving the land and structures (buildings, levees, weirs, water control structures, canals, bank stabilization devices, boat landings, boat docks, bulkheads). </li><li>Demolition and additions to existing office space and structures and renovations to buildings, grounds, and structures. </li><li>Plans and approves materials used in construction, repair, renovation of buildings, structures, land, pond, or boating access projects. </li><li>Supervisory duties - various administrative functions for personnel management. </li><li>Capital Outlay / Budget requests - initiates research of designs, prepares agency request, writes specifications for and prepares requisitions for construction contracts. Conducts pre-bid construction meetings with potential contractors following established State Purchasing guidelines.  Coordination with all Activities with Division of Administration / State Facility Planning and Control; Coordinates and advises FEMA on LDWF needs following natural disasters. </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Appointment Type: Promotional opportunity is limited to current permanent status classified employees within the Office of Management and Finance, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. </p> <p>Location: This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Headquarters.</p> <p>The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p> <p>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. </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. </li><li>If you are applying for a position which requires a bachelor's and/or master's degree you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.* </li></ul> <p>This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. </p> <p>Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </p> <p> </p> <p>FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY CONTACT:</p> <p>Gertrude Triplett</p> <p>Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources    </p> <p>gtriplett@wlf.la.gov </p>