Cosmetology Inspector

LA State Board of Cosmetology; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology is seeking an inspector to travel within a defined state area, inform, educate, consult, and supervise ongoing industry activities to ensure compliance with the Cosmetology Act and related codes. Responsibilities include inspecting facilities and advising on corrective actions to maintain public health and safety.

The role requires licensure in cosmetology in Louisiana and involvement in evaluating licenses, tests, and inspections, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice cosmetology plus two years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, cosmetology teacher, or cosmetology inspector.
• Must follow State Civil Service rules and applicable federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Inspect premises for sanitation, housekeeping, and general construction and upkeep of premises.
• Prepare written reports, summary sheets, and records on all inspections.
• Recommend corrective action to noted deficiencies and violations. Appear before the board to testify for cited violations.
• Review plans for construction and equipment to open and operate schools or salons regulated by the board.

Skills

Direction following

Decisiveness

Integrity

Communication

Professionalism

Policy compliance

Judgment

Conflict management

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology regulates and monitors the field of cosmetology in the state as necessary to assure the public health and welfare of its citizens. The agency assures that individuals receiving licenses meet the educational requirements established by law and that licensed professionals maintain the highest standard while providing services to the public. To maintain an active Board while fulfilling all legal requirements set by Louisiana law, over 12 meeting days each calendar year. To conduct all agency business professionally and efficiently in the issuance of licenses, student testing, and necessary inspections as established by state law. To collect all revenue from license fees or fines as established under state law, keeping accurate records thereof, and standing for audits and legislative compliance each fiscal year. To maintain license issuance and renewal daily. To provide for students testing at the Board office on a regular scheduled basis, with at least (8) testing days per month. To provide for salon and school inspections at least twice annually for each such license issued. To maintain an adequate staff of well-trained employees under civil service rules and regulations to deliver courteous service to the public.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice cosmetology plus two years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, cosmetology teacher, or cosmetology inspector.

• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
• Following Policies & Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Making Accurate Judgments': ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Managing Conflict: The ability to recognize and navigate disagreements in a rational, unbiased, and productive way.
• Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
• Solving Problems: The ability to discover solutions to problems.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Generally, this is an educational and instructional work of an independent and professional nature in the promotion and implementation of the programmatic activities of the agency as it relates to the enforcement of the rules and regulations as governed by the Louisiana Cosmetology Act and the Louisiana Administrative Code- Title 46-Part XXXL

As an inspector of the board, you are required to travel within an assigned area of the state to inform, educate, consult, advise, counsel, and supervise the ongoing activities of the industry. The industry dictates and requires minimum requirements and guidelines to participate as a legitimate licensed entity, to provide: 1. Accredited Cosmetology Schools; 2. Cosmetology Salons; 3. Esthetic Salons; 4. Manicuring Salons; 5. Special permits for Alternative Hair Design.

• Inspects premises for sanitation, housekeeping, and general construction and upkeep of premises
• Prepares written reports, summary sheets, and records on all inspections.
• Recommends corrective action to noted deficiencies and violations. Appears before the board to represent and testify for cited violations.
• Reviews plans and specifications for all construction and equipment to open and operate schools of instruction and salons that are regulated by the board

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Must reside in either Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, or Washington Parish

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

*For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tisha Butler

LA State Board of Cosmetology

[e-mail]

225-756-3404