FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR I

Broward County Public Schools•Oakland Park, FL

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About The Position

To reduce the number of employee and student injuries by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements pertaining to fire and life safety. To recommend the improvement of unsafe or unsanitary conditions in school facilities in accordance with the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF)

Requirements

A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing program.
A minimum of four (4) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.
Current certification for Fire Safety Inspector from the State of Florida, Department of Insurance, Division of State Fire Marshal, within one year.
Verification of completion of course conducted by the State Department of Education to inspect existing school facilities in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).
Have knowledge of roads and streets throughout the County as they pertain to student safety enroute to and from school.
Knowledge of accident prevention techniques.
Have knowledge of the state and federal regulations as they pertain to safety and health.
Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Identify hazardous locations enroute to and from school or school bus stop.
Identify the unsafe conditions and/or acts relating to employees.
Investigate employee injuries to determine cause.
Inspect all school facilities throughout the County for Fire, Safety, Casualty, and Sanitation in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).
Perform safety inspection of event vendors and approve site plan.
Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee