Public Safety Architect: Life Safety & Accessibility

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana's Office of State Fire Marshal seeks an Architect 2/3 to inspect and evaluate life-safety systems in buildings, ensuring ADA accessibility and code compliance. The role involves consulting with architects, engineers, and builders to achieve equivalent safety with adopted laws and codes.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents, advising on design alternatives, and ensuring projects conform to state codes.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana architecture license required.
• Experience interpreting and applying state codes and accessibility rules.
• Ability to consult with architects, engineers, and owners on compliant design.

Responsibilities

• Act as a consultant for fire life safety in buildings.
• Evaluate life safety, egress, and fire protection systems for compliance.
• Review construction documents for code compliance with LSUCCC and state laws.
• Advise on alternatives to meet safety and code requirements.
• Direct architects, owners, and contractors to ensure public safety.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Acting Decisively

Ethics and Integrity

Continuous Improvement

Effective Communication

Initiative

Performance Development

Professionalism

Driving Results

Customer Focus

Education

Louisiana architecture license

Job description

State of Louisiana's Office of State Fire Marshal seeks an Architect 2/3 to inspect and evaluate life-safety systems in buildings, ensuring ADA accessibility and code compliance. The role involves consulting with architects, engineers, and builders to achieve equivalent safety with adopted laws and codes.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents, advising on design alternatives, and ensuring projects conform to state codes.