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Municipal Field Representative

@ Property Insurance Association of Louisiana

Description of Job and Job Purpose:

• The Property Insurance Association of Louisiana 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 1-year.
• The successful candidate should also have a good driving record, strong computer skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, an ability to travel within the central Louisiana region and other areas of the state as needed, and a strong attention to detail.
• The position allows the individual to work from their home.
• Given the territory, the ideal living location would be in the Lafayette, LA area. PIAL has existed since 1888 and provides excellent benefits and competitive pay, depending upon experience. This position starts Jan. 1, 2025.
• Perform field inspections of fire department activities and establish a grading to develop a Public Protection Classification of the fire protection capabilities of that area based on the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) and 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
• Bachelor's (Preferred)
• Willingness to travel Lafayette area with the ability to travel to surrounding parishes within 2-hour drive time.  
• Relocation expenses not available.

Field Duties: 

• Fire hydrant testing throughout the graded area.
• Witness fire department water shuttle(s)
• Visit fire stations and inventory all apparatus.
• Visit Communication Centers and verify how the fire department is notified of an emergency incident.
• Visit Water Departments to determine supply capacities and how water gets from the source to the fire hydrants.
• Review fire department 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 department 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 

Salary Range: $36,000 - $50,000/ yr

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Qualifications:

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Background in insurance, fire fighting, military would be good.

Knowledge, Skills, and Prior Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience.
• Requires regular automobile travel for extended periods.
• Must possess good communication skills, both oral and written.

Complexity/Creativity/Analysis in Key Areas:

• Exercise independent judgment and evaluation in Municipal work.
• Apply independent judgment in the interpretation and application of the FSRS and Louisiana Addendum to the FSRS.
• Establish priorities in work assignment

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How to Apply:

Apply online at https://www.indeed.com/viewjob/municipalfieldrepresentative.

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