Posting number: CRT-2026-227058-MBT
Department: Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks
Job classification: FACILITY PROJECT MANAGER
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Land Use, Parks, Community Development, Customer Service, Project Management, Grants Administration, Office and Administrative Support
The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.
This position is located at the State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA. The purpose of this position is to direct and administer the Division of Outdoor Recreation Program for the Office of State Parks, which includes research, grants administration, funding and development of outdoor recreation facilities. This position is the primary administrator of two Federal grant programs - the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), and Recreational Trails Program (RTP). These programs provide more than $1.5 million in Federal funds annually to Louisiana state agencies, political subdivisions, non-profit organizations, and individuals for acquisition of and/or development of outdoor recreation facilities for general public use.
Seven 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 four 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 four 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.
Location: State Parks Administrative Office in Baton Rouge, LA
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty
Work Schedule: The State Parks Administrative Office is open Monday-Friday, typical office hours are 8am-4:30pm. This position will work full-time hours, 40 hour work week. Schedule includes paid time off for state holidays.
Travel: Position requires occasional travel to state & local parks, recreation areas, historic sites, etc. statewide, as needed for meetings, training, etc. When travel is required, a state vehicle is provided for employee use while on duty.
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.
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Contact Information:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov
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