About This Job

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.

As a State Fire Marshal Deputy, you will 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. Deputies may participate in investigations, execute search and arrest warrants, and provide testimony in court. The role also involves responding to emergencies and disasters, evaluating shelters, and working with building owners, contractors, and other stakeholders to promote safety. This position may require carrying firearms and participating in training and response efforts for fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and other emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

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; OR

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; OR

An associate’s degree in a criminal justice field, a fire science field, a construction field, architecture, or an engineering field; OR

A bachelor’s degree in any field.

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.

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

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Observes and practices inspection and investigation techniques under close supervision and completes basic inspection and investigation 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.

May assist in photographing sites of suspected arson, collecting and analyzing evidence, and interviewing witnesses.

Attends schools and/or training programs to develop program area expertise and investigative abilities.

Assists other law enforcement agencies in investigations and may provide testimony as necessary.

Trains and responds to man-made or natural disasters or emergencies including, but not limited to: fire, weather, search and rescue, medical, and hazardous material events.

Assists in evaluating and inspecting emergency shelters for occupancy.

Position-Specific Details:

This job posting may be filled anywhere in the State of Louisiana. The domicile (NOTE: domicile in this case only refers to the physical location where you would report to work. It is NOT where you live.) will not be known until there is a vacancy. This position will require travel within the assigned district and occasionally to areas outside of the domicile, as requested by the Administration.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled at any level within the career progression, depending on the selected applicant's experience.

Work Schedule: Varies

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The special entrance rate (SER) bi-weekly rates for each title are as follows:

State Fire Marshal Deputy 1 $ 1,728.80/biweekly

State Fire Marshal Deputy 2 $ 1,849.60/biweekly

State Fire Marshal Senior Deputy $ 2,044.00/biweekly

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score s required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

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.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact:

Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley

P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email:katy.bradley@la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Did you list ALL your job experience and education on your application? Please be sure to specify the time frame and weekly hours worked for volunteer work. Also, note for education, please be sure to clearly state your major for your degree, the institution you attended, and that when listing semester HOURS, it is the number of hours, NOT the number of semesters.

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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Police 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?

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If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship.

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Please Check All That Apply. I Possess:

Certification as a Firefighter 1 by the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Institute or equivalent recognized by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
Certification as a Certified Building Official by the International Code Council or any current building inspector certification accepted by the State Fire Marshal's Office
P. O. S. T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) certification as a peace officer
A baccalaureate degree
None of the above

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You May Qualify At a Higher Level Depending On Experience, Education, And Certifications. Please Check All That Apply So That We May Evaluate. I Possess The Following Certifications Or Commissions:

Certified Building Official by the International Code Council or any current building inspector certification accepted by the State Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Inspector LSU Office of Academic Affairs Firefighter and Emergency Responder certification or equivalent from an organization accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Official NAARSO
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection
Fire Investigator -National Fire Academy or equivalent recognized by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
NICET 1 National Institute for Certification in Engineering & Technologies in fire alarm or fire sprinkler or special hazards
Life Safety Code Specialist certification from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
None of the above

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The State Fire Marshal Senior Deputy Job Title Has Additional Qualifications Options. To Determine If You Meet Those Requirements Please Check All That Apply. I Possess The Following Endorsements Or Certifications:

In-service Commission Endorsement as an O -Owner User Inspector Supervisor
Team Leader certification from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
New Construction Commission Endorsement: A -Authorized Inspector
New Construction Commission Endorsement: AR -A Repairs Alterations
New Construction Commission Endorsement: B -Inspector Supervisor
New Construction Commission Endorsement: N -Nuclear Inspector
New Construction Commission Endorsement: I -Nuclear in-service Inspector
New Construction Commission Endorsement: NS -Nuclear Inspector Supervisor
New Construction Commission Endorsement: C -Nuclear Inspector (Concrete)C) Certification from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Official (NAARSO)
None of the above
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