Licensing Analyst 1/2

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Office of State Fire Marshal, whose mission 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 role utilizes the Louisiana State Civil Service Hiring Framework System and focuses on specific core and preferred competencies. The Licensing Analyst will interpret and explain statutes, agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for licensure to various stakeholders. They will receive, examine, and analyze applicant data for accuracy and completeness to determine eligibility for various types of licensure, including Life Safety and Property Protection, Amusements, Fireworks, Pyrotechnic Operators, Wholesalers, Firework Displays, and Conveyances. The position also involves reviewing applications for fees, processing payments, conducting criminal background checks for property protection licenses, assisting firms and employees in determining the correct license type, and providing examination information for pyrotechnic operator licenses. The role includes assigning official license numbers and preparing licenses for issuance.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in the issuance, maintenance, or reinstatement of licenses; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
• Acting with Ethics: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and explains statutes, agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for licensure to officials, the public, staff, potential licensees, etc.
• Receives, examines, and analyzes data submitted by and/or on Behalf of each applicant for accuracy, authenticity, and completeness of factual information to document determination of eligibility for registration and qualification for Life Safety and Property Protection, Amusements, Fireworks, Pyrotechnic Operators, Wholesalers, Firework Displays, Conveyances licensure.
• Reviews application to determine if requisite licensure and/or registration fees have been received by agency.
• Receives and processes payments for licensure fees and notices of violations in accordance with RS 40:1664, et.seq and applicable rules.
• Conducts pre-licensure review of criminal backgrounds for eligibility of each applicant for property protection licenses. Such review may be through contact with applicants or discussions with legal staff.
• Assists firms and employees in the determination of the type of license needed from over 47 occupational licenses/endorsements.
• Assists employees with examination information for pyrotechnic operator license, which requires examination.
• Assigns official license numbers incorporating one or multiple endorsements and analyzes and prepares license for same.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level