Cosmetology Inspector

State of Louisiana•Denham Springs, LA

13d•Remote

About The Position

The Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology regulates and monitors the field of cosmetology in the state as necessary to assure the public health and welfare of its citizens. The agency assures that individuals receiving licenses meet the educational requirements established by law and that licensed professionals maintain the highest standard while providing services to the public. To maintain an active Board while fulfilling all legal requirements set by Louisiana law, over 12 meeting days each calendar year. To conduct all agency business professionally and efficiently in the issuance of licenses, student testing, and necessary inspections as established by state law. To collect all revenue from license fees or fines as established under state law, keeping accurate records thereof, and standing for audits and legislative compliance each fiscal year. To maintain license issuance and renewal daily. To provide for students testing at the Board office on a regular scheduled basis, with at least (8) testing days per month. To provide for salon and school inspections at least twice annually for each such license issued. To maintain an adequate staff of well-trained employees under civil service rules and regulations to deliver courteous service to the public. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE A cosmetology inspector is a professional responsible for ensuring that salons, spas, and other establishments providing beauty and grooming services comply with state and federal regulations. These regulations are primarily focused on public health and safety, requiring expertise in regulatory affairs, technical knowledge, attention to detail, observational skills, effective communication, interpersonal skills, professionalism, impartiality, and time management. An ideal candidate should possess the following 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. Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas Displaying Professionalism : The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. Following Policies & 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 Making Accurate Judgments' ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Managing Conflict: The ability to recognize and navigate disagreements in a rational, unbiased, and productive way. Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity. Solving Problems : The ability to discover solutions to problems.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice cosmetology
Two years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, cosmetology teacher, or cosmetology inspector.
Must reside in either Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, or Washington Parish

Nice To Haves

Expertise in regulatory affairs
Technical knowledge
Attention to detail
Observational skills
Effective communication
Interpersonal skills
Professionalism
Impartiality
Time management
Accepting Direction
Acting Decisively
Acting with Ethics and Integrity
Communicating Effectively
Displaying Professionalism
Following Policies & Procedures
Making Accurate Judgments
Managing Conflict
Managing Time
Solving Problems

Responsibilities

Inspects premises for sanitation, housekeeping, and general construction and upkeep of premises
Prepares written reports, summary sheets, and records on all inspections.
Recommends corrective action to noted deficiencies and violations.
Appears before the board to represent and testify for cited violations.
Reviews plans and specifications for all construction and equipment to open and operate schools of instruction and salons that are regulated by the board