Life Safety Code Surveyor
About The Position
The position (K0244214 ) The Life Safety Code (LSC) Surveyor will conduct CMS Life Safety Code & Health Care Facilities Code (LSC/HCFC) surveys in acute and continuing care facilities (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID), Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC), inpatient Hospice facilities, Critical Access Hospitals (CAH), Psychiatric and General Hospitals and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) to assess facility compliance with federal requirements and conduct follow-up/revisits, complaints or special investigations or monitoring reviews. Under the supervision of the Program Manager / Physical Plant Operations, the Life Safety Code (LSC) Surveyor may conduct CMS Emergency Preparedness (EPP) surveys to assess facility compliance with federal Emergency Preparedness Rule requirements and conduct follow-up/revisits, complaints or special investigations or monitoring reviews at the discretion of the leadership team. The responsibility of the LSC Surveyor is to act as the focal point for consistent application of methods, data collection and reporting to the Program Manager / Physical Plant Operations during the onsite surveys. Frequent travel is required to conduct onsite surveys.
Requirements
- High School, GED
- Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
- 4 years of experience with fire inspections and emergency preparedness and current NFPA Fire Inspector 1 certification, current NFPA Certified Fire Plans Examiner certification, current CMS Life Safety Code Specialist (BLSC) certification.
Nice To Haves
- 6 years direct experience in Human Services
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Familiarity with the app. of Facility Guidelines Institute regulations for healthcare Facilities
- Strong working knowledge & exp. in NFPA Standards, CMS regulations, & the KS Fire Prevention Code
- Strong working knowledge & exp. in applying International Building Code, International Fire Code
- 3+years' exp. 3rd party plan review & construction inspection firm (or) current NFPA certification
- 3+years' exp. performing plan review and/construction inspections for any authority having jurisdiction
- Minimum of 3-years' experience performing plan review and/or construction inspections for any author
- Familiarity & past experience with the Life Safety Code survey process
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Program Manager / Physical Plant Operations, the Life Safety Code (LSC) Surveyor will conduct CMS Life Safety Code & Health Care Facilities Code (LSC/HCFC) surveys in acute and continuing care facilities (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID), Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC), inpatient Hospice facilities, Critical Access Hospitals (CAH), Psychiatric and General Hospitals and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) to assess facility compliance with federal requirements and conduct follow-up/revisits, complaints or special investigations or monitoring reviews.
- Under the supervision of the Program Manager / Physical Plant Operations, the Life Safety Code (LSC) Surveyor may conduct CMS Emergency Preparedness (EPP) surveys to assess facility compliance with federal Emergency Preparedness Rule requirements and conduct follow-up/revisits, complaints or special investigations or monitoring reviews at the discretion of the leadership team.
- The responsibility of the LSC Surveyor is to act as the focal point for consistent application of methods, data collection and reporting to the Program Manager / Physical Plant Operations during the onsite surveys.
- The LSC Surveyor will additionally conduct routine inspections to evaluate compliance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the State of Kansas, as well as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in matters of fire protection, Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) compliance, and environmental regulations.
- As Fire Protection Specialists, the Life Safety Code Surveyor will conduct plan review for all healthcare facility projects to assure compliance with FGI Guidelines, as well as those of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as adopted by CMS, and the International Building Code and International Fire Code, as adopted by the State of Kansas and/or the local jurisdiction where the project occurs.
- The LSC Surveyor will conduct 50% inspection (common terminology - "rough-in" inspections) and will conduct a final inspection at 100% project completion.
- Upon conclusion of any construction project is compliant with all guidelines, standards, and policies, they will provide a referral for licensing and occupancy.
- Frequent travel is required to conduct onsite surveys.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
