Construction Fire Safety Inspector

Construction Fire Safety Inspector

Start here. Grow here. Stay here. Are you looking to build a rewarding career in fire and life safety? Join our Sarasota County Fire Department as a Construction Fire Safety Inspector. This role focuses on ensuring safety in new and existing construction by performing inspections, enforcing fire and life safety codes, and conducting acceptance testing of fire protection systems. You'll play an essential role in upholding community safety and supporting compliance with national and state standards adopted by County Ordinance and enforced through the County's Special Master process.

The ideal candidate has 3 (or more) years of construction or related Life Safety Systems installation experience, is detail-oriented and professional, with strong communication skills, and the ability to clearly explain inspection findings. You should have a solid understanding of fire safety laws, codes, and inspection practices, as well as the ability to interpret blueprints and technical documents. Proficiency in basic computer applications and a commitment to teamwork and excellent public service will help you thrive in this role. To be considered, candidates must have at least one year of related work experience and hold a current, valid Florida Fire Safety Inspector Certificate.

In this role, you will :

• Conduct fire and life safety inspections of commercial and multi-family properties to ensure compliance with local, state, and national fire codes and standards.
• Enforce the Florida Fire Prevention Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and Sarasota County ordinances through the County's Special Master process.
• Identify and document hazardous materials within businesses and facilities and coordinate with the Hazardous Materials Team for pre-incident planning.
• Verify that flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials are properly handled, stored, and processed per code and manufacturer recommendations.
• Inspect, test, and approve fire protection and suppression systems in both existing and new structures.
• Collaborate with other County departments on Certificate of Occupancy inspections and report discrepancies in codes, standards, or ordinances.
• Support fire and life safety compliance reviews and inspections for areas outside the department's jurisdiction, as needed.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and communications with County departments and regulatory agencies.
• Engage with the community through fire safety awareness programs and respond to public inquiries or complaints.

About the Schedule :

About You :

To be considered for this role, you must have the following :

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and / or abilities :

Note : This is a Level 1 Classification. As you grow in your role and develop the skills and qualifications for the next level, you'll be encouraged to apply for promotional opportunities as they become available. While advancement isn't automatic, we value professional growth and evaluate position reclassifications based on overall business needs and available resources.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening : This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

Physical Demands : Employees in this role must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 lbs.

About Everything Else Starting Pay Range : $26.99 - $28.00

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and / or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents.

You will need to present the following items on your first day :

Benefits :

Sarasota County Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application / selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities.