Licensing Analyst 1/2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana in East Baton Rouge Parish seeks a Licensing Analyst to interpret statutes, review licensure applications, and guide applicants through the licensing process. The role requires evaluating documentation for Life Safety, Amusements, Fireworks, Pyrotechnic Operators, Wholesalers, Fireworks Displays, and Conveyances.

Applicants may qualify with 3 years of licensure-related experience, 6 years of general work experience, or a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field.
• A bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours equals one year; max substitution 120 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and explains statutes, agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to licensure.
• Examines information from applicants to verify eligibility for registration and licensure in Life Safety and related areas.
• Reviews applications to ensure licensure/registration fees are submitted and processes payments.
• Conducts pre-licensure background reviews to determine eligibility for Property Protection licenses.
• Assists businesses in identifying the appropriate license or endorsement from 47+ licenses.
• Provides examination-related information for Pyrotechnic Operator License.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Building teams

Communicating Effectively

Acting Decisively

Ethics and Integrity

Adapting to Change

Building Trust

Emotional Intelligence

Initiative

Persistence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.

An ideal candidate must possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: The ability to identify and understand emotions in oneself and others and use that understanding to manage one's behavior and relationships.

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 assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's 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.

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

Job Duties

• Interprets and explains statutes, agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to licensure for officials, the public, staff, and prospective licensees.
• Receives, examines, and analyzes information submitted by or on behalf of applicants to verify the accuracy, authenticity, and completeness of documentation used to determine eligibility for registration and licensure in the areas of:
  • Life Safety and Property Protection
  • Amusements
  • Fireworks
  • Pyrotechnic Operators
  • Wholesalers
  • Fireworks Displays
  • Conveyances
• Reviews applications to ensure all required licensure and/or registration fees have been submitted. Receives and processes payments for licensure fees and notices of violation in accordance with R.S. 40:1664 et seq. and applicable rules and regulations.
• Conducts pre-licensure criminal background reviews to determine applicant eligibility for Property Protection licenses. This process may involve direct communication with applicants and consultation with legal staff regarding licensing determinations.
• Assists businesses and employees in identifying the appropriate license or endorsement needed from more than 47 occupational licenses and endorsements administered by the agency.
• Provides examination-related information and guidance to applicants seeking a Pyrotechnic Operator License, which requires successful completion of a licensing examination.
• Assigns official license numbers, including single and multiple endorsement designations, and analyzes, prepares, and issues licenses accordingly.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Licensing Analyst 1 or 2.

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

Compensation: The minimum salary will be offered. Starting salary is $1,348.80/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: [e-mail]