Life Safety Specialist - Facilities Administration
About The Position
The Life Safety Compliance Specialist manages and coordinates the Life Safety Management Program and provides technical expertise in fire and life safety compliance. The role oversees inspection, testing, reporting, repair, and preventative maintenance activities for fire alarm, suppression, and life safety systems, ensuring compliance with applicable NFPA, CMS, TJC, AHCA, and state and local codes. The specialist supports construction and maintenance activities through permitting, ILSM development, inspections, and advisory guidance, and serves as a resource to project teams, leadership, and staff. The role chairs life safety-related committees, conducts required rounds and inspections, and supports a safe and compliant environment across hospital facilities in alignment with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Safety Technology, Safety Technology, a related discipline, or a technical program in Fire Science and Safety or Occupational Safety.
- A minimum of five years of experience in a healthcare environment within fire safety, life safety, or occupational safety.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with computer-based applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, spreadsheets, and web-based software.
- Professional demeanor and appearance, and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the Life Safety Management Program.
- Provide technical expertise in fire and life safety compliance.
- Oversee inspection, testing, reporting, repair, and preventative maintenance activities related to fire alarm, suppression, and life safety systems.
- Support compliance with applicable NFPA, CMS, TJC, AHCA, and state and local codes.
- Support construction and maintenance activities through permitting, ILSM development, inspections, and advisory guidance.
- Serve as a resource to project teams, leadership, and staff.
- Chair life safety-related committees.
- Conduct required rounds and inspections.
- Support a safe and compliant environment across hospital facilities.
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Job Type
Full-time
