Architect 2/3

It is the mission of the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to protect life and property from the hazards of fire or explosions, to ensure the safety of our citizens in the constructed environment, to provide equal access to disable individuals, and promote the efficient use of energy in commercial buildings. As such, the Plan Review Section reviews construction documents for all new construction, renovations, and otherwise altered commercial buildings in Louisiana for compliance with the state adopted laws, rules and codes.

Professional architects and engineers are employed to provide for peer-to-peer consultation with our architect and engineer clients, and to provide quality assistance to business owners who have not retained professional services for their projects. Licensed architects with a passion for safety and assisting with expediting safe economic development in Louisiana are wanted to join our team.

OSFM Architects in this position become experts in the building, fire protection, and accessibility codes and regularly consult with the construction industry regarding these requirements. This is an excellent and unique career opportunity that comes with many benefits. If you're self-motivated, technically oriented, and enjoy collaborating with the construction industry, this could be the right career path for you!

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice architecture.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.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.
• Evaluates handicapped accessibility requirements as promulgated by the state legislature.
• Evaluates "State Energy Code".
• Reviews construction documents for general compliance with the State Building Code.
• Directs the modification of the design of structures, watercraft, and movables to ensure that the facilities achieve and can maintain a minimum acceptable level of life safety and accessibility.
• Analyzes and calculates occupant loads of individual buildings based on square footage to verify the adequacy of fire protection systems.
• Indirectly supervises, consults, advises, and trains lower-level architects on issues of design and architecture.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled at the Architect 2 or 3 level, depending on the selected applicant's experience.

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

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The bi-weekly rates for each title are as follows:

Architect 2 (TS312) - $1,923.20

Architect 3 (TS314) - $2,201.60

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

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

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

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

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Department of Public Safety

ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley

P.O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA. 70896

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