68037451 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Fire Protection Specialist

The primary function of the Fire Protection Specialist is to provide life safety inspection expertise for the licensure and certification of health care facilities. Requirements may include performing these duties as a team leader, team member or individually as assigned. The incumbent will perform on-site surveys, document findings and prepare reports. The incumbent will provide independent specialized work on all aspects of fire safety, fire prevention and other areas of life safety. Responsibilities also include understanding and enforcement of national, state, and local fire safety NFPA codes and laws. The incumbent may also be required to conduct surveys of other types of licensed providers, as assigned by management. The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology. The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays. This position requires successful completion of all Center for Medicare Services (CMS) Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP) training for Life Safety within six (6) months of hire. This position has been identified as mission essential. The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and / or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

Flexible Spending Accounts;

State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

Career advancement opportunities;

Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida's nationally ranked State University System ;

Training and professional development opportunities; and

And more!

Knowledge of the principals of administration and management. Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements. Skills in the techniques of oral communication, attentive listening, interview procedures, writing skills, team dynamics, and methods of documentation review. Ability to plan and organize to ensure timely completion of survey responsibilities. Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions. Ability to travel as necessary with or without accommodation. Ability to up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, ladders, etc). with or without accommodation. Ability to climb ladders to inspect smoke / fire walls and roof mounted equipment. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time while performing surveys. Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and equipment used in fire safety preventions. Ability to conduct fire inspections for fire safety and preventions. Knowledge of construction standard rating for health care facilities. Fire Safety Inspector I Certification is required for this position pursuant to Chapter 633.261, F.S. and Chapter 69A-39, F.A.C. and two years of professional or paraprofessional experience in fire prevention, fire protection systems installations or other construction inspection related experience is required. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field can substitute on a year for year basis for the required experience as described above. This position is required to complete Basic Life Safety training within six (6) months of hire. Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate of Compliance in accordance with Chapter 633.261, F.S. and Chapter 69A-39, F.A.C.

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.