Project Portfolio Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CLSH-2026-67
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with a focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.
CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible
CLSH VALUES "I CARE": Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
Central Louisiana State Hospital, located in Pineville, Louisiana, is seeking applicants for a vacant position as an Administrative Program Specialist B who coordinates multiple administrative and environmental functions for the five Offices of State Healthcare Facilities, which consist of approximately 548 buildings statewide and 2,905,701 total square feet of buildings.
The Administrative Program Specialist B plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH's values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients and ensuring our facilities are maintained accordingly. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to ensure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.
An ideal candidate should possess the following:
Core Competencies:
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical
reasoning.Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize
business value.
Preferred Compentencies:
Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree.
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 Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Serves as the point of contact/liaison for OSCHF with DOA Facility Planning & Control. Monitors progress of multiple construction,
  maintenance, and acquisition projects (73 currently) throughout the state across all five facilities, with a current value of $60,514,082.
• Liaison with OPH Sanitarian services and regional Sanitarian staff concerning project requirements.
• Coordinates a diverse project portfolio: tracking contracts with external private contractors; monitoring project schedules; and
  ensuring facilities are following through on their given directives, projects are staying within budget, are completed on time, and reporting on
  the status of projects.
• Represents OSCHF at parish emergency preparedness meetings. Coordinates the emergency preparedness program across all five
  facilities, ensuring their plans are created, reviewed, approved, and followed when used.
• Supports the supervisor as needed in coordinating property control across all five facilities.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Demotion, Transfer, or WAE
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Administrative Program Specialist B
Compensation: This position has a minimum hire rate of $1544.00 bi-weekly.
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Brandon Luneau
Central Louisiana State Hospital
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AD: Acting Decisively - How well do you make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning?

• I avoid making decisions, rely on others, and struggle to stay confident under pressure.
• I make decisions with help, second-guess myself, and tend to stick with familiar methods.
• I make timely decisions, take responsibility for the outcome, and explain my reasoning clearly.
• I make bold decisions, adapt quickly, and help lead others through uncertainty.

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AD: Acting Decisively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
03
DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through-especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?

• I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
• I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
• I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
• I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.

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DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MR: Managing Resources - How well do you manage financial, physical, or contractual resources to meet operational needs?

• I struggle to manage resources, don't always follow required procedures, or have trouble keeping accurate records.
• I handle basic resource tasks but may not consistently align them with priorities or follow procedures.
• I manage resources effectively, follow procedures, track usage, and maintain accurate records to support my team's goals.
• I plan ahead to meet future needs, improve systems, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure compliance across resource areas.

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MR: Managing Resources - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
Required Question