Municipal Field Representative Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) is a private, non-profit association that has been in continuous operation since 1888. PIAL is seeking a self-motivated and well-organized individual for evaluating fire departments according to the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) and the Louisiana Addendum to the FSRS in the central Louisiana region. The successful candidate should have a college degree, but in an exceptional circumstance, PIAL is willing to train an otherwise qualified candidate. The training period is one year. The successful candidate should also have an excellent driving record, strong computer skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to travel within the central Louisiana region and other areas of the state as needed and a strong attention to details. This position allows the individual to work from their home. Given the territory, the ideal living location would be in the Lafayette, LA area.
Job Purpose Perform field inspections of fire department activities and establish a grading to develop a Public Protection Classification of the fire protection capabilities for that area based on the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) and the Louisiana Addendum to the FSRS requirements. Insurance carriers who write commercial and residential property lines of coverage in Louisiana depend on these ratings for the purpose of fair insurance rating of the graded areas. Even though the job is heavily involved with examining fire service capabilities, it is not necessary that an individual have previous fire service experience, although it would be helpful. Career histories in the fire service, public works, insurance industry, or auditing could be helpful in this role.
Field Duties
Fire hydrant testing throughout the graded area.
Witness fire department water shuttle(s).
Visit fire stations and inventory apparatus.
Visit Communication Centers and verify how the fire department is notified of an emergency incident.
Visit Water Departments to determine supply capabilities and how water gets from the source to the fire hydrants.
Review fire departments records that pertain to the grading process (training, firefighter response to working fires, daily manpower, pump testing, hose testing, aerial ladder testing, fire prevention activities, etc.
Major Duties
Entering data associated with field duties into the grading worksheets of each graded area.
Prepare post grading documentation.
Meet with fire departments and elected officials to answer questions on their current grading and offer suggestions on how to improve.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Performance Criteria
All functions are performed accurately on a timely basis with uninterrupted workflow.
The FSRS and Louisiana Addendum are accurately applied to all graded areas.
Good business relations are maintained with member companies, agents, fire service, elected officials and others.
Association policies and procedures are followed.
Knowledge, Skills and Prior Experience
Bachelor's degree perferred or equivalent work-related experience.
Requires regular automobile travel for extended periods.
Must possess good communication skills, both oral and written.
Establish priorities in work assignments.
Pay range: $36,000 - $50,000 per year. The work week is Monday - Friday.
Benefits: Health, Vision and Dental insurance. 401K contribution and separate 401K matching. Paid vacation time, sick time and two personal days off per year. Life Insurance policy. Short Term and Long Term Disability policy.