FPC Assistant Director

About the Department

• 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

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

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Job Duties:

This position requires strong leadership, technical, legal, and policy expertise to manage complex capital and disaster recovery projects across multiple state and federal systems.

The FPC Assistant Director oversees the design, construction, and disaster recovery of capital outlay projects, managing a revolving program of approximately $2 billion and supervising a staff of up to 15 employees, including senior managers.

Capital Outlay Management

• Manages architectural and engineering staff reviewing state-funded construction projects across various state agencies (e.g., Higher Education, Health, Veterans Affairs, etc.).

• Administers engineering and architectural programs and provides technical assistance to leadership.

• Handles funding allocations, cash flows, and project approvals (contracts, bids, change orders, etc.).

• Represents the office in legal and legislative matters.

• Develops and oversees policies and procedures for managing Capital Outlay projects statewide.

Disaster Project Oversight

• Guides staff in managing emergency and non-traditional construction projects post-disaster.

• Ensures compliance with federal laws and guidelines (e.g., Davis-Bacon Act, HUD, FEMA).

• Coordinates preliminary damage assessments and manages external consultants.

Disaster Recovery Coordination

• Coordinates with agencies on disaster response priorities (repairs, demolitions, replacements).

• Communicates state recovery policies and ensures agency alignment during emergencies.

Federal Coordination & Compliance

• Interfaces with FEMA, HUD, and other federal entities during disasters.

• Prepares project worksheets (PWs), audits, and ensures proper use and tracking of federal funds.

• Drafts and implements disaster recovery rules and regulations.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.  

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 this job title 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.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing.  New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email:[email protected]

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