Deputy Assistant Secretary 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5040576) Apply  Deputy Assistant Secretary 1 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 422-211760-KB Department DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal Opening Date 08/12/2025 Closing Date 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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. Are you a permanent classified employee working for the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal? This position is a promotional opportunity open only to employees like you. *****If you don't already work for the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, please see other job openings atjobs.la.gov This position is located in the Executive Office of the Office of State Fire Marshal, in Baton Rouge. In this role, you will: *Advise the assistant secretary regarding program, office, or department problems. *Prepare correspondence on complex and sensitive matters affecting the department or office. *Review current and long-range programs, plans and policies for the office, identifying and resolving areas of conflict. *Conduct staff meetings and conferences with subordinates to resolve problems and conflicts. Minimum Qualifications Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above: Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization. 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=119600) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Responsible for directing, overseeing and administering the enforcement, emergency, prevention and special services sections which includes fire prevention, code enforcement, fire and arson investigations, public fire education and emergency response functions of the Fire Marshal's office, which has over seventy percent of its staff dispersed statewide. + Serves as second in command of these sections to the Fire Marshal with authority to act in all areas of personnel, budget, administration, and establishment of policies, procedures and assignment of responsibilities. + Monitors efforts of administrative staff and evaluates performance, giving technical guidance when needed. + Testifies before legislative committees on matters involving or related to the Fire Marshal's office. Reviews, formulates and directs the revision of rules, regulations and procedures for the agency. + Directly oversees/directs preparation of budget for the enforcement, emergency, prevention and special services sections of the Fire Marshal’s office and coordinates budget recommendations. + Approves and signs all purchase requisitions and personnel matters for the enforcement, emergency, prevention and special services sections of the office of State Fire Marshal. + Advises the Fire Marshal regarding programs, agency or departmental problems, as well as reviewing current and long-range programs, plans and policies, identifying and resolving areas of conflict. + Conducts staff meetings and conferences to resolve problems and conflicts with staff. + Meets and communicates with officials of federal, state and local agencies, legislators, public officials, professional organizations and interested groups on matters relating to the agency. + Directs the preparation of special reports relating to agency programs and operational policy. + Prepares correspondence on complex and sensitive matters affecting the department or agency. + Directs, reviews, and approves grants, cooperative enforcement agreements and local, state and federal reciprocal agreements. + Directly supervises the enforcement, emergency, prevention and special services staff and, as such, is responsible for directing, overseeing and administering the fire prevention, code enforcement, fire and arson investigations, public fire education and emergency response of the Office of State Fire Marshal. + Monitors and is responsible for adherence to the divisions’ adopted strategic plan. + Inspects and oversees the operation of regional offices and enforcement programs throughout the state. + Develops strategies and implements policies for the operations of the enforcement, emergency, prevention and special services sections. + Coordinates activities and training with local emergency service organizations to better facilitate prevention, preparedness and response efforts for the State of Louisiana. + Oversees the agency’s emergency response as part of the state emergency response plan. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type:Promotional Location: This vacancy is located in East Baton Rouge. Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Compensation: The bi-weekly rate for the Deputy Assistant Secretary 1 is as follows: Deputy Assistant Secretary 1 (AS622) - $2,654.40 How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana) 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. 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:katy.bradley@la.gov The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download PDF reader) 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 Are you a current classified employee of the Office of the State Fire Marshal with permanent status? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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