Public Safety Architect: Life-Safety & Code Compliance

Nunez Community College; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of State Fire Marshal in Louisiana seeks an Architect 2 or Architect 3 to inspect and evaluate life safety, egress, and fire protection in buildings. The role includes ensuring ADA accessibility and advising on new or renovated projects for compliance with state laws and codes.

Selected candidates must pass drug screening and background checks. The agency participates in E-Verify. Work location may be statewide and employment may be at various parish sites.

Qualifications

• Requires Louisiana architectural licensure.
• Position may be filled as Architect 2 or Architect 3.
• All hireees must undergo drug screening and background checks.
• Agency participates in E-Verify for citizenship/employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Consult on fire life safety and building protection for public safety.
• Identify and evaluate life safety systems (egress, fire protection, signaling).
• Evaluate accessibility per Louisiana codes and statutes.
• Advise on construction projects, directing architects, owners, and contractors.
• Suggest alternatives to achieve required safety levels when needed.
• Review construction documents for compliance with Louisiana codes.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Acting Decisively

Ethics & Integrity

Continuous Improvement

Communicating Effectively

Initiative

Performance Development

Professionalism

Driving Results

Customer Focus

Job description

Office of State Fire Marshal in Louisiana seeks an Architect 2 or Architect 3 to inspect and evaluate life safety, egress, and fire protection in buildings. The role includes ensuring ADA accessibility and advising on new or renovated projects for compliance with state laws and codes.

Selected candidates must pass drug screening and background checks. The agency participates in E-Verify. Work location may be statewide and employment may be at various parish sites.