Certified Fire and Life Safety Inspector

Sarasota County Government•City of Syracuse, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact in your community by joining our Emergency Services team as a Certified Fire Safety Inspector. In this vital role, you’ll help protect lives and property by ensuring fire safety standards are met, using your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to interpret technical data, reports, and code manuals. In this role, you will... Conduct fire and life safety code enforcement, including acceptance testing of fire protection systems and Certificate of Occupancy inspections, under national, state, and local codes. Survey commercial structures to identify hazardous materials and relay information for pre-incident planning. Ensure proper handling, storage, and processing of flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials. Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems for compliance with applicable codes and standards. Collaborate with other County enforcement divisions on Certificate of Occupancy releases and inspections. Provide inspection and compliance support to areas outside the Fire Department's jurisdiction in coordination with the County Building & Standards. Maintain accurate records, reports, and data for occupancy files and coordinate information with relevant departments and agencies. Respond to public inquiries and complaints, and conduct fire safety awareness programs within the business community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent
One year of Fire Safety Inspector experience.
Current Florida Fire Safety Inspector Certificate as issued by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
Valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening
Beards, goatees, and flies are prohibited.
Mustaches shall be well-groomed and neatly trimmed. The lower lip shall be clearly visible with the mouth closed. Mustaches may not extend below or beyond ½ inch from the corner of the mouth.
CJIS Clearance

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or Fire Administration -or- related year-for-year experience with advanced classes in Fire Science, Hazardous Materials, or Inspections.
One year (minimum) of commercial construction or building experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct fire and life safety code enforcement, including acceptance testing of fire protection systems and Certificate of Occupancy inspections, under national, state, and local codes.
Survey commercial structures to identify hazardous materials and relay information for pre-incident planning.
Ensure proper handling, storage, and processing of flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials.
Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Collaborate with other County enforcement divisions on Certificate of Occupancy releases and inspections.
Provide inspection and compliance support to areas outside the Fire Department's jurisdiction in coordination with the County Building & Standards.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and data for occupancy files and coordinate information with relevant departments and agencies.
Respond to public inquiries and complaints, and conduct fire safety awareness programs within the business community.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
Award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.