Job Description

About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal is 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.
This position is located in the Professional Development division of the State Fire Marshal's Office. Incumbent will be over SFM and FETA fleet operations and government-owned property, ensuring laws and policies are being followed.
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.
Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus four years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties and Other Information:
This position will direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the management and operations of the State Fire Marshal (SFM) fleet.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing fleet operations involving acquisition, repair, maintenance, and fleet surplus to ensure efficient utilization of vehicles and compliance with applicable state laws and regulations.
• Recommending policy and procedures.
• Developing short and long-term planning goals for the fleet division.
• Managing and monitoring budget preparation and expenditures regarding vehicle purchasing, maintenance, etc.
• Serving as subject matter expert on the Fleet, preparing special and recurring reports and proposals for special projects and other Fleet maintenance plans.
• Coordinating and maintaining shared resources and equipment with governmental partners.
• Implementing measures to prevent the loss, misuse, or misallocation of government property and resources.
• Responding to urgent matters, after hours or emergencies related to government property.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Location: This vacancy is located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The bi-weekly rate for this position is as follows: Administrative Program Director 3 (AS620) - $2,318.40
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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" 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.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Katy Bradley
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Email:
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
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's 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 (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

Skills Required