Licensing Analyst 1/2

DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of State Fire Marshal in Baton Rouge seeks a Licensing Analyst to interpret statutes and guide applicants through licensure processes for Life Safety and related licenses.

The role requires reviewing applications, analyzing data, and processing payments while ensuring regulatory compliance and integrity in licensing workflows.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and explains statutes, agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for licensure to officials, the public, staff, potential licensees, etc.
• Receives, examines, and analyzes data submitted by and/or on Behalf of each applicant for accuracy, authenticity, and completeness of factual information to document determination of eligibility for registration and qualification for Life Safety and Property Protection, Amusements, Fireworks, Pyrotechnic Operators, Wholesalers, Firework Displays, Conveyances licensure.
• Reviews application to determine if requisite licensure and/or registration fees have been received by agency. Receives and processes payments for licensure fees and notices of violations in accordance with RS 40:1664, et.seq and applicable rules.
• Conducts pre-licensure review of criminal backgrounds for eligibility of each applicant for property protection licenses. Such review may be through contact with applicants or discussions with legal staff. Assists firms and employees in the determination of the type of license needed from over 47 occupational licenses/endorsements.
• Assists employees with examination information for pyrotechnic operator license, which requires examination. Assigns official license numbers incorporating one or multiple endorsements and analyzes and prepares license for same.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Building and Supporting Teams

Communicating Effectively

Acting Decisively

Ethics and Integrity

Adapting to Change

Building Trust

Emotional Intelligence

Initiative

Persistence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Three years of licensing experience

Six years of full-time work experience

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.

An ideal candidate must possess the following competencies:

Selected Core 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.

Selected Preferred Competencies

• 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.

Qualifications

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 for licensure to officials, the public, staff, potential licensees, etc.
• Receives, examines, and analyzes data submitted by and/or on Behalf of each applicant for accuracy, authenticity, and completeness of factual information to document determination of eligibility for registration and qualification for Life Safety and Property Protection, Amusements, Fireworks, Pyrotechnic Operators, Wholesalers, Firework Displays, Conveyances licensure.
• Reviews application to determine if requisite licensure and/or registration fees have been received by agency. Receives and processes payments for licensure fees and notices of violations in accordance with RS 40:1664, et.seq and applicable rules.
• Conducts pre-licensure review of criminal backgrounds for eligibility of each applicant for property protection licenses. Such review may be through contact with applicants or discussions with legal staff. Assists firms and employees in the determination of the type of license needed from over 47 occupational licenses/endorsements.
• Assists employees with examination information for pyrotechnic operator license, which requires examination. Assigns official license numbers incorporating one or multiple endorsements and analyzes and prepares license for same.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

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

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

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]

Notes

* 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.