68059324 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Fire Protection Specialist

The primary function of the Fire Protection Specialist is to provide life safety inspection expertise for the licensure and certification of health care facilities. Requirements may include performing these duties as a team leader, team member or individually as assigned. The incumbent will perform on-site surveys, document findings and prepare reports. The incumbent will provide independent specialized work on all aspects of fire safety, fire prevention and other areas of life safety. Responsibilities also include understanding and enforcement of national, state, and local fire safety NFPA codes and laws. The incumbent may also be required to conduct surveys of other types of licensed providers, as assigned by management. The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology. The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays. This position requires successful completion of all Center for Medicare Services (CMS) Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP) training for Life Safety within six (6) months of hire. This position has been identified as mission essential. The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and / or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Benefits of working for the State of Florida include health insurance, life insurance, dental, vision and supplemental insurance, state retirement options, paid annual leave, sick leave, paid holidays, career advancement opportunities, tuition waivers, student loan forgiveness, training opportunities, flexible spending accounts, and more.

Knowledge of the principals of administration and management, state licensure and federal certification requirements, techniques of oral communication, attentive listening, interview procedures, writing skills, team dynamics, and methods of documentation review. Ability to plan and organize to ensure timely completion of survey responsibilities. Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions. Ability to travel as necessary with or without accommodation. Ability to up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, ladders, etc). with or without accommodation. Ability to climb ladders to inspect smoke / fire walls and roof mounted equipment. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time while performing surveys. Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and equipment used in fire safety preventions. Ability to conduct fire inspections for fire safety and preventions. Knowledge of construction standard rating for health care facilities.

Fire Safety Inspector I Certification pursuant to Chapter 633.261, F.S. and Chapter 69A-39, F.A.C. Two (2) years of professional or paraprofessional experience in fire prevention, fire protection systems installations, or other construction inspection related experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. This position is required to complete Basic Life Safety training within six (6) months of hire. Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate of Compliance in accordance with Chapter 633.261, F.S. and Chapter 69A-39, F.A.C.