What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist position at State of Louisiana?
This vacancy is located in the Office of Property & Casualty/Louisiana Fortify Homes Program.
These positions report to the Director of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. These positions review applications for grants to retrofit or re-roof primary residences pursuant to the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program in order to receive a FORTIFIED Roof® designation pursuant to the standards of the Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS).
- 25% Reviews the Pre-Site Inspection report to ensure completeness and to identify any issues relative to eligibility for the FORTIFIED Roof designation.
- 25% Reviews Bid Sheets received for an application to ensure that they address any issues identified in the Pre-Site Inspection and are reasonable. Recommends approval or disapproval of bids.
- 20% Responds to phone calls and emails regarding the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program.
- 5% Determines the Homestead Exemption status and Flood Zone (Special Flood Hazard Area) for the Applicant:
- Searches property tax records of the Louisiana Tax Commission website Parish Tax Rolls page and uses parish assessor sites when necessary.
- Uses the FEMA Flood Map Service Center to determine Flood Zone.
- 5% Reviews insurance information to verify that the Applicant has wind coverage as part of the residential insurance policy.
- 5% Recommends approval or disapproval of grant application based on meeting administrative and technical criteria.
- 5% Reviews the contract, invoice, and designation certificate.
- 5% Determines the amount of the grant and recommends payment.
- 5% Other duties as assigned.
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:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Phillip Donagriche
Louisiana Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 94214
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Phillip.Donagriche@ldi.la.gov
The LA Department of Insurance is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $41,600 - $93,600
