Job Description

Posting number: 422-ARCHITECT23-CTS32626

Department: DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal

Job classification: ARCHITECT 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Code Enforcement, Project Management, Construction Trades, Architecture

Summary

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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.

The incumbent will conduct inspections of general occupancy types, will apply architectural principles and techniques in the planning, design, construction, and/or inspection of buildings. This person will also ensure compliance with ADA accessibility and codes as established by regulatory authorities.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working at the State Fire Marshal's office where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Location: Vacancies are located in the Office of State Fire Marshal and may be domiciled within any parish statewide as needed.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

Developing Performance: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.

Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.

Examples of duties

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice architecture.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Acts as a consultant for the state as it relates to the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire, smoke, explosion, and panic.
• Identifies, evaluates, and determines the adequacy of the life safety systems in buildings. Life safety systems are comprised of the protection and integrity of egress systems, evaluation of mechanical, electrical, and automatic fire suppression systems, fire protective signaling systems, smoke removal systems, and identification of unique hazards within a building.
• Evaluates accessibility requirements as promulgated by the state legislature and as adopted by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC).
• Consults and provides recommendations on construction projects by directing and overseeing architects, owners, contractors, state agencies, etc., and the general public in the proper design of all new and renovated work to all public and privately owned buildings so that they will comply with the state adopted laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Assists architects, engineers, builders, and building owners in the development of alternatives to achieve an equivalent level of safety as that intended by the adopted laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• On projects where no architect or engineer is required by law, consults and recommends to building owners alternative solutions to code requirements.
• Reviews construction documents for general compliance with the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Architect 2 or 3.

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

Location: Vacancies are located in the Office of State Fire Marshal and may be domiciled within any parish statewide as needed.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The Special Entrance bi-weekly rate for these positions is as follows:

Architect 2 (TS314) - $2,516.80

Architect 3 (TS316) - $2,780.80

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 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.

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 the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

Contact Information:

For more information, please contact:

ATTN: Human Resources/Genae' Flowers

P.O. BOX 66614

Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

Email: genae.flowers@la.gov

Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted. 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.

Applications submitted without the above documents will not be considered.

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.