Architect, Environmental & Urban Planning

Mission Statement

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, apply architectural principles and techniques in the planning, design, construction, and/or inspection of buildings, and ensure compliance with ADA accessibility and codes as established by regulatory authorities.

• 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.

• 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, including egress systems, 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.
• 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 comply with 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 intended by the adopted laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• On projects where an architect or engineer is not 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.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice architecture.

• Appointment Type:
  Probationary, Promotional, or Job Appointment.
• Career Progression:
  This position may be filled as an Architect 2 or 3.
• Work Schedule:
  
  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

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…