State Fire Marshal Deputy 1/2/SR

About the role

The mission of the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal is to uphold the law and provide for the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire or explosion, to ensure the safety of our citizens in the constructed environment, to provide equal access to disabled individuals and to promote the efficient use of energy in commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of buildings and facilities to ensure compliance with fire safety laws, advise on corrective actions, and provide technical expertise to officials and the public.
• Participate in investigations, execute search and arrest warrants, and provide testimony in court.
• Respond to emergencies and disasters, evaluate shelters, and work with building owners, contractors, and other stakeholders to promote safety.
• May carry firearms and participate in training and response efforts for fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and other emergency situations.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field;
• An associate’s degree in any field plus one year of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field;
• An associate’s degree in a criminal justice field, a fire science field, a construction field, architecture, or an engineering field;
• A bachelor’s degree in any field.

Qualifications

• Note: A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of appointment (hire) or promotion.

Skills

Observes and practices inspection techniques under close supervision and completes basic inspection reports. Researches codes and data files for compliance. May read and interpret construction plans and manufacturers' specifications. May test various fire and safety systems and conduct evacuation drills. May discuss corrective actions required for compliance with building owners, facility administrators, contractors, manufacturers, architects, etc.

Benefits

Note: A benefits package is available for eligible employees. Details can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/.

Pay

• Salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Varies

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link 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.