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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 location will be TBD and will serve in the
HEALTHCARE
section. All qualifying options will also require an approved certification at the time of appointment (hire) or promotion: Five years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR An associate's degree in any field plus four years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR An associate's degree in a criminal justice field, a fire service field, a construction field, architecture, or an engineering field plus three years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR A bachelor's degree in any field plus two years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR A bachelor's degree in a criminal justice field, a fire service field, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field plus one year of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties:
This position requires the incumbent be a P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement officer, in accordance with all of the requirements set forth by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. The incumbent is responsible for fire investigations of residential structures, commercial structures, movables, and other property that sustains damage as a result of fire. The incumbent is also responsible for investigation of fires resulting in human death. May serve as an assistant to a supervisor or manager by performing administrative functions. May serve as lead worker, trainer, or mentor over lower-level Deputies. May conduct the most complex inspections and investigations requiring special certifications. May serve as subject matter expert to District Attorneys, Attorney General, United States Attorney, and the insurance industry; provides testimony in court as needed. May assist in coordinating the revision of agency rules, regulations, and procedures to meet required changes; may provide training or conduct presentations on such changes. May perform grant management tasks and submit related reports.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Work Schedule:
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Elyssa Schexsnayder DPS - Human Resources 225-925-6080 DPSemployeeadministration@la.gov
