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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service State Fire Marshal Deputy 1/2/Sr - Continuous in Statewide, Louisiana
State Fire Marshal Deputy 1/2/Sr - Continuous
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State Fire Marshal Deputy 1/2/Sr - Continuous
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Statewide, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
422-SFMDEPUTY1/2/SR-CONT
Department
DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal
Opening Date
09/01/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Supplemental Information
This job posting will be used to fill all vacant positions with the State Fire Marshal Deputy 1, 2, or Senior job title and may be filled anywhere in the State of Louisiana. The position could be filled as a probational appointment or job appointment.(NOTE: domicile in this case only refers to the physical location where you would report to work. It is NOT where you live).The domicile will not be known until there is a vacancy. This position will require travel within the assigned district and occasionally to areas outside of the domicile, as requested by the Administration.
Applications will be valid for only 90 days. Applicants must re-apply to be eligible for future vacancies beyond that 90-day period. However, applicants may re-apply every 30 days.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a State Fire Marshal Deputy 1, State Fire Marshal Deputy 2, or State Fire Marshal Senior Deputy depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities page" for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements, and job concepts for each level. You may also click on each job title below to view the job specifications.
State Fire Marshal Deputy 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=172710) - Hourly - Min $16.65 Max $29.54
Bi-weekly - Min $1332.00 Max $2363.20 Annually - Min $34,632.00 Max $61,443.00State Fire Marshal Deputy 2 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=172740) - Hourly – Min $17.82 Max $31.61
Bi-weekly – Min $1425.60 Max $2528.80 Annually – Min $37,066.00 Max $65,749.00State Fire Marshal Senior Deputy (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=172750) – Hourly – Min $20.40 Max $36.19
Bi-weekly – Min $1632.00 Max $2895.20 Annually – Min $42,432.00 Max $75,275.00ACivil Service test scoreis not required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application. Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Samantha Johnson
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Fax: 225-925-3970
Samantha.Johnson@la.gov (kristin.garcia@la.gov)
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcript at the time of application. The equivalency evaluation and transcript can be attached to the electronic application, mailed, or faxed to (225) 922-0528 or (225) 925-3970 and must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you have a disability and need a special accommodation.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and additional background check(s).
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide (http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf)
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, arson/criminal/fire investigations, inspections, fire service, fire science, fire protection, fire prevention, fire prevention education, codes enforcement, building construction, construction technology, construction management, architecture, occupational safety, engineering, or engineering technology.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Possession of one of the following will substitute for all of the experience:
A) Certification as a Firefighter 1 by the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Institute or equivalent recognized by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
B) Certification as a Certified Building Official by the International Code Council or any current building inspector certification accepted by the State Fire Marshal's Office.
C) P. O. S. T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) certification as a peace officer.
D) A baccalaureate degree.
An Associate’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, fire science, construction, construction technology, architecture, engineering, or engineering technology will substitute for two years of the required experience.
An Associate’s degree in any field will substitute for one year of the required experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To learn codes, standards, laws, policies, and procedures relative to State Fire Marshal program areas and to become familiar with inspection and investigation practices.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Usually direct from a State Fire Marshal Lieutenant or State Fire Marshal Captain.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Public Safety, Office of State Fire Marshal.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from a State Fire Marshal Deputy 2 by the absence of experienced level duties.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Observes and practices inspection and investigation techniques under close supervision and completes basic inspection and investigation reports.
Researches codes and data files for compliance.
May read and interpret construction plans and manufacturers' specifications.
May test various fire and safety systems and conduct evacuation drills.
May discuss corrective actions required for compliance with building owners, facility administrators, contractors, manufacturers, architects, etc.
May assist in photographing sites of suspected arson, collecting and analyzing evidence, and interviewing witnesses.
Attends schools and/or training programs to develop program area expertise and investigative abilities.
Assists other law enforcement agencies in investigations and may provide testimony as necessary.
Trains and responds to man-made or natural disasters or emergencies including, but not limited to: fire, weather, search and rescue, medical, and hazardous material events.
Assists in evaluating and inspecting emergency shelters for occupancy.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Did you list ALL your job experience and education on your application? Please be sure to specify the time frame and weekly hours worked for volunteer work. Also, note for education, please be sure to clearly state your major for your degree, the institution you attended, and that when listing semester HOURS, it is the number of hours, NOT the number of semesters.
Yes
No
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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Police 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?
Yes
No
03
If you answered yes to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship.
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Please check all that apply. I possess:
Certification as a Firefighter 1 by the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Institute or equivalent recognized by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
Certification as a Certified Building Official by the International Code Council or any current building inspector certification accepted by the State Fire Marshal's Office
P. O. S. T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) certification as a peace officer
A baccalaureate degree
None of the above
05
You may qualify at a higher level depending on experience, education, and certifications. Please check all that apply so that we may evaluate. I possess the following certifications or commissions:
Certified Building Official by the International Code Council or any current building inspector certification accepted by the State Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Inspector LSU Office of Academic Affairs Firefighter and Emergency Responder certification or equivalent from an organization accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Official NAARSO
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection
Fire Investigator -National Fire Academy or equivalent recognized by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
NICET 1 National Institute for Certification in Engineering & Technologies in fire alarm or fire sprinkler or special hazards
Life Safety Code Specialist certification from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
None of the above
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The State Fire Marshal Senior Deputy job title has additional qualifications options. To determine if you meet those requirements please check all that apply. I possess the following endorsements or certifications:
In-service Commission Endorsement as an O -Owner User Inspector Supervisor
Team Leader certification from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
New Construction Commission Endorsement: A -Authorized Inspector
New Construction Commission Endorsement: AR -A Repairs Alterations
New Construction Commission Endorsement: B -Inspector Supervisor
New Construction Commission Endorsement: N -Nuclear Inspector
New Construction Commission Endorsement: I -Nuclear in-service Inspector
New Construction Commission Endorsement: NS -Nuclear Inspector Supervisor
New Construction Commission Endorsement: C -Nuclear Inspector (Concrete)C) Certification from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Official (NAARSO)
None of the above
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State of Louisiana
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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