Architect 2/3

Architect 2/3

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

422-ARCHITECT23-CTS32626

Department

DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal

Opening Date

03/26/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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About this Job

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 Marshals 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice architecture.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other 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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 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, stepchild, 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

02

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. If you answered "No" to the above question, enter N/A.

03

AD: Acting Decisively - How well do you make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning?

• I avoid making decisions, rely on others, and struggle to stay confident under pressure.
• I make decisions with help, second-guess myself, and tend to stick with familiar methods.
• I make timely decisions, take responsibility for the outcome, and explain my reasoning clearly.
• I make bold decisions, adapt quickly, and help lead others through uncertainty.

04

AD: Acting Decisively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty-even when it's difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

06

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

07

CCI: Championing Continuous Improvement - How well do you promote and implement ongoing improvements in processes, services, or your work environment?

• I wait for direction, rely on others ideas, and don't track progress.
• I suggest small improvements and apply feedback when prompted.
• I apply improvement methods, track progress, and share results.
• I lead large-scale improvements, scale learning, and tie efforts to goals.

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CCI: Championing Continuous Improvement - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

09

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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Do you possess a current Louisiana license to practice architecture?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, the original issue date, and the expiration date. If you answered no, please type N/A.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm