Mission Statement of the Office of State Fire Marshal
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. This position location is TBD.
An Ideal candidate should possess the following competencies
- Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
- Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
- Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to promote and implement ongoing enhancements in processes, products, services, or organizational culture.
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.
- Demonstrating Persistence: The ability to maintain sustained effort and focus to achieve goals, especially when facing slow progress, setbacks, or obstacles.
- Developing Performance: Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.
- Fostering Engagement: The ability to build a supportive environment that encourages motivation, belonging, and active participation.
- Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Selected Preferred Competencies
- Five years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design; OR
- A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design plus two years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design; OR
- A current Louisiana license in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design plus two years of experience in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, or interior design.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
- Evaluating plans and specifications for complex new building construction projects, renovation projects, and building system installations statewide for alignment with state laws and rules.
- Consulting with building owners, designers, contractors, and others involved with construction on alternative options that are in line with state law.
- Preparing documents and evaluation reports for dissemination to building owners, designers, contractors, and building officials.
- Authorizing permits of construction by parish and municipal officials.
- Acting as project manager on construction of major landscape architectural, architectural, engineering, and other design (interior exhibits) projects.
Position Specific Details
- Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment
- Work Schedule: Work hours may range from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
- Location: This vacancy location is TBD.
- Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Starting salary for this position is $2,201.60 biweekly.
- Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Contact Information
- For further information about this vacancy, contact: Department of Public Safety
- ATTN: Human Resources/Ariyana Perkins
- P.O. BOX 66614
- Baton Rouge, LA 70896
- Email: DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov