Cosmetology Inspector Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5007991) Apply  Cosmetology Inspector Salary $2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 210660 Department LA State Board of Cosmetology Opening Date 07/16/2025 Closing Date 7/27/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Mission: 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. About the position: 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. Regulatory expertise and technical knowledge, attention to detail and observation skills, communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism and impartiality, time management Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice cosmetology plus two years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, cosmetology teacher, or cosmetology inspector. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=116360) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Generally, this is educational and instructional work of an independent and professional nature in the promotion and implementation of the programmatic activities of the agency as it relates to the enforcement of the rules and regulations as governed by the Louisiana Cosmetology Act and the Louisiana Administrative Code- Title 46-Part XXXL As an inspector of the board, you are required to travel within an assigned area of the state to inform, educate, consult, advise, counsel and supervise the ongoing activities of the industry. The industry dictates and requires minimum requirements and guidelines to participate as a legitimate licensed entity, to provide: 1. Accredited Cosmetology Schools; 2. Cosmetology Salons; 3. Esthetic Salons; 4. Manicuring Salons; 5. Special permits for Alternative Hair Design. + 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 Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday. Must reside in either East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, or West Feliciana. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above 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. Additional status message information can be found in 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted instead of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Tisha Butler Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology 225-756-3404 tisha.butler@la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 ADi: Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction + 3= I can accept direction + 4= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction 02 ADi: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03 AD: Rate your ability to act decisively based on our definition: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting decisively + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to act decisively + 3= I can act decisively + 4= I can act decisively and help others improve their ability to act decisively 04 AD: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively + 3= I can communicate effectively + 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication 06 CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07 DPf: Rate your ability to display professionalism based on our definition: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying professionalism + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to display professionalism + 3= I can display professionalism + 4= I can display professionalism and help others improve their ability to display professionalism 08 DPf: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09 MT: Rate your ability to manage time based on our definition: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing time. + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to manage time + 3= I can manage time + 4= I can manage time and help others improve their ability to manage time 10 MT: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 11 Do you possess a current, valid Louisiana Cosmetology License + Yes + No 12 If you own a salon, are you willing to close your salon to be considered for hire? if no, type N/A 13 Do you have a current, valid Louisiana Driver's License? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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