Defense Travel Administrator

The Division of Administration/Facility Planning and Control has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-625. The Office of Facility Planning and Control is responsible for administration of the state's capital outlay budget process, which includes preparation of a preliminary state construction plan. The document outlines state and local projects for possible funding using a mixture of state general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, state and federal cash and often fees and self-generated funds. The proposed construction budget is contained in House Bill 2 which is introduced at regular legislative sessions. The proposed construction budget is sometimes altered during the legislative sessions by lawmakers before becoming law. FPC also administers the state and non-state projects that are ultimately funded and oversees the contracts from planning through construction and project completion. The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following: Overseeing the state's capital construction program Working to provide state and federal grants for community development Development of the state budget Providing technology services Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Qualifications: Eight years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, policy planning and development, financial management, or program management; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, policy planning and development, financial management, or program management; OR A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, policy planning and development, financial management, or program management; OR An advanced degree in architecture, engineering, public administration, or a business-related field plus four years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, policy planning and development, financial management, or program management. Experience Substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Duties: The State Capital Outlay Administrator directs and oversees Louisiana's Capital Outlay Budget process, including budget development, legislative enactment, and execution, in accordance with state laws, policies, and regulations. The position leads the evaluation and prioritization of statewide capital project requests, develops funding recommendations, coordinates general obligation bond financing, and manages the preparation and implementation of the annual five-year Capital Outlay Program. Serving as the Division of Administration's primary authority on capital outlay matters, the incumbent provides policy guidance, supervises professional staff, represents the agency before the Legislature, State Bond Commission, and other governing bodies, and collaborates with state agencies, local governments, and elected officials to ensure the effective planning, funding, and administration of billions of dollars in public infrastructure investments. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: this vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. Louisiana is a 'State as a Model Employer' for People with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr