State Fire Marshal Captain

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This posting may be used to fill a vacancy for the State Fire Marshal’s office as a State Fire Marshal Captain. This position will be in EBR, located in the Fire Investigation Unit (FIU).

Requirements

All qualifying options will also require an approved certification at the time of appointment (hire) or promotion.
Six years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR
An associate’s degree in any field plus five years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR
An associate’s degree in a criminal justice field, a fire service field, a construction field, architecture, or an engineering field plus four years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR
A bachelor’s degree in any field plus three years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field; OR
A bachelor’s degree in a criminal justice field, a fire service field, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field plus two years of experience in a criminal justice field, arson/criminal/fire investigations or inspections, a fire service field, building codes enforcement, a building construction field, architecture, occupational safety, or an engineering field.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Cell Hawk and cell phone analysis and Lexus Nexis.

Responsibilities

Position will oversee Analytics.
Incumbent must be proficient in software the agency uses for investigations, including Cell Hawk and cell phone analysis and Lexus Nexis.
Position will oversee all analysis done by social media, IP address records, and various other third-party entities.
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.