Supplemental Information
NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY:
This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Fireman / Fireman Advanced. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:
Fireman
Fireman Advanced
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes
WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:
Keljuane Brownfield
Lakefront Management Authority
kbrownfield@nolalakefront.com
(504) 293-2473
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter; OR
Military service in any capacity plus six months of experience in fire prevention or fire suppression as a firefighter.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work:
To protect life and property against fire within an agency.
Level Of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
General from a Fireman Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
All state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Fireman Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibility.
Examples of Work
Conducts fire drills and attends fire drill training.
Cleans and maintains equipment and operates fire vehicles.
Inspects buildings to prevent fires and prepares reports.
Attacks and extinguishes structural fires.
Evacuates buildings and fights fires.
Attends training in fire prevention, fire fighting and fire safety.
Performs emergency medical/first aid techniques to injured victims.
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://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 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
