This vacancy is a PROMOTIONAL opportunity for permanent employees of the Office of State Fire Marshal only. This position is located in Area 4 - Inspections.  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 by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account. 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. Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.   RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING ALL SECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. For further information about this vacancy contact:     Department of Public Safety   ATTN: Human Resources/Samantha Johnson   P.O. BOX 66614   Baton Rouge, LA  70896   Fax:  225-922-0528   Samantha.Johnson@la.gov MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Six 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 plus possession of one of the following certifications or commissions:  A)  Fire Inspector-LSU Office of Academic Affairs Firefighter & Emergency Responder certification or recognized equivalent by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress B)  Fire Investigator-National Fire Academy or equivalent recognized by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress C)  NAARSO (National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Official) D)  National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors E)  Life Safety Code Specialist certification from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services F)  NICET 1 (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) in fire alarm or fire sprinkler or special hazards G)   Firefighter 1-Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Institute or equivalent recognized by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress H)  P. O. S. T. (Peace Officer Standards Training) as a peace officer I)  Certified Building Official-International Code Council or any current building inspector certification accepted by the State Fire Marshal's Office J)  Team Leader-National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers K)  Qualified Elevator (QEI) certification, or higher, provided by the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities or the Qualified Elevator Inspectors Training Fund SUBSTITUTIONS:   A)  A baccalaureate degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, fire science, construction, construction technology, construction management, occupational safety, architecture, engineering, or engineering technology will substitute for four years of the required experience.  B)  A baccalaureate degree in other fields will substitute for three years of the required experience.  C)  An associate 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.  D)  Other associate degrees will substitute for one year of the required experience.  NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. FUNCTION OF WORK:  To perform specialized tasks relative to one or more State Fire Marshal program areas, typically through the direct supervision of lower level personnel.    LEVEL OF WORK: Supervisor.    SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Usually direct from a State Fire Marshal Captain.   SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually direct over State Fire Marshal Deputies.    LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Public Safety, Office of State Fire Marshal.   JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from State Fire Marshal Senior Deputy by the presence of direct supervision of lower-level State Fire Marshal personnel or by the performance of specialized tasks as approved by SCS.   Differs from State Fire Marshal Captain by the absence of district supervision or supervision over staff for a program area as approved by SCS.     EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.    May serve as an assistant to a supervisor or manager by performing administrative functions.   May serve as lead worker, trainer, or mentor over lower-level Deputies.    May conduct the most complex inspections and investigations requiring special certifications.    May serve as subject matter expert to District Attorneys, Attorney General, United States Attorney, and the insurance industry; provides testimony in court as needed.    May assist in coordinating the revision of agency rules, regulations, and procedures to meet required changes; may provide training or conduct presentations on such changes.    May perform grant management tasks and submit related reports.    May assist in preparing legislation.    Works on special projects as assigned.    Identifies and coordinates fire service resources and manpower responding to emergencies in support of the state disaster plan.    Evaluates and inspects emergency shelters for occupancy.    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.    Performs and assists with on-scene emergency operations including, but not limited to, coordinating resources and/or manpower.