Engineer 4

Salary : $5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 422-226407-AP
Department: DPS-Office of State Fire Marshal
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
Mission Statement of the Office of the 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 position's location is TBD.
This position will generally be used to review construction documents and evaluate their compliance with legislatively adopted codes, rules, and laws that apply to the proposed scope of work
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

One year of licensed engineering experience; or

Five years of professional engineering experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.

A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.

There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.

Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional-level engineering experience.

Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at ;br>
Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Acts as a consultant for the state as it relates to the protection of life and property from the hazards of fire, smoke, explosion, and panic.
• Identifies, evaluates, and determines the adequacy of the life safety systems in buildings. Life safety systems are comprised of the protection of structural systems, protection and integrity of egress systems, evaluation of mechanical, electrical, automatic fire suppression systems, fire protective signaling systems, design of smoke removal systems, and identification of unique hazards within a building.
• Evaluates handicapped accessibility requirements as promulgated by the state legislature and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (LSUCCC).
• Evaluates the Energy Codes as promulgated by the LSUCCC and/or State Legislature where applicable.
• Consults and provides recommendations on construction projects by directing and overseeing architects, owners, contractors, state agencies, etc., and the general public in the proper design of all new and renovated work to all public and privately owned buildings so that they will comply with the state-adopted laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Assists architects, engineers, builders, and building owners in the development of alternatives to achieve an equivalent level of safety as that intended by the adopted laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• On projects where no architect or engineer is required by law, consults and recommends to building owners alterative solutions to code requirements.
• Reviews construction documents for general compliance with the adopted laws, rules, and codes.
• Reviews construction documents for general compliance with the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Department of Public Safety
ATTN: Human Resources/Ariyana Perkins
P.O. BOX 66614
Baton Rouge, LA. 70896
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at

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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship.If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Do you possess a current license to practice Professional Engineering (PE), issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) or any other state's professional engineering licensing board?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your license number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate "N/A."
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DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through-especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?

• I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
• I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
• I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
• I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.

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DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TT: Testing and Troubleshooting - How do you identify and resolve technical or system issues?

• I struggle to diagnose or fix issues and often need help applying tools or solving problems.
• I can identify some symptoms, but I may not follow through or communicate clearly.
• I use the right tools to diagnose and fix technical issues and clearly document and share the results.
• I quickly solve complex issues, choose the best tools, and create helpful documentation for others to learn from.

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TT: Testing and Troubleshooting - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Provide the level of degree, major as given on your official transcript, school name, and date earned for each degree you have completed.Example: (Bachelor's in Biology at Louisiana State University, May 2012).If you have not completed a degree, enter N/A.
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Previous state experience or other experience WILL NOT be researched at this stage of the hiring process. Information not present on the actual application will not be considered for qualifying purposes.Did you list ALL of your job experience and education on your application? If not, please add to your profile before submitting.

• Yes
• No

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