68061400 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

My Florida CFO; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State retirement options

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The Agency for Health Care Administration seeks a Fire Protection Specialist to provide life safety inspection expertise for licensure and certification of health care facilities.

The role includes on-site surveys, reporting findings, and enforcing NFPA codes across facilities, with potential team leadership responsibilities and willingness to work evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Fire Safety Inspector I certification is required.
• Two years of professional or paraprofessional experience in fire prevention or related fields are required.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Ability to travel as necessary with or without accommodation.
• Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys and document findings.
• Prepare licensure and certification reports.
• Provide life safety inspection expertise for facility licensure and CMS certifications.
• Enforce NFPA codes and state/federal fire safety regulations.
• Work additional hours including weekends/holidays as needed.

Skills

NFPA codes knowledge

Team leadership

Technical writing

Communication skills

Travel availability

Computer proficiency

Education

Fire Safety Inspector I Certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

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Requisition No:884059

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68061400 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You Will Do:

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:

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

This position is required to complete Basic Life Safety training within six (6) months of hire.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate of Compliance in accordance with Chapter 633.261, F.S. and Chapter 69A-39, F.A.C.

CONTACT:

RAMIN FOROUHAR or MARIAH DAVIS 386-462-6201

BACKGROUND SCREENING

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.

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. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615 LA CROSSE, FL, US, 32658 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 REDDICK, FL, US, 32686 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34432 OCALA, FL, US, 34478 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 TRENTON, FL, US, 32693 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33542 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32026 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450 OCALA, FL, US, 34475 LADY LAKE, FL, US, 32162 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL, US, 32656 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32653 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 HAWTHORNE, FL, US, 32640 HERNANDO, FL, US, 34442 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32736 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32727 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32056 LECANTO, FL, US, 34461 PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 WEEKI WACHEE, FL, US, 34606 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 OCALA, FL, US, 34473 UMATILLA, FL, US, 32784 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 32629 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32024 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33541 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064 JONESVILLE, FL, US, 32669 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 34428 CITRA, FL, US, 32113 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 WELLBORN, FL, US, 32094 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33559 TAVARES, FL, US, 32278 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34714 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33540 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 NEWBERRY, FL, US, 32669 WALDO, FL, US, 32694 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 WELLBORN, FL, US, 32055 WELAKA, FL, US, 32193 STARKE, FL, US, 32091 MOUNT DORA, FL, US, 32757 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 CEDAR KEY, FL, US, 32625 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32605 OCALA, FL, US, 33474 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 TAVARES, FL, US, 32778 PALATKA, FL, US, 32007 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32644 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711 HIGH SPRINGS, FL, US, 32643 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726 BELLEVIEW, FL, US, 34420 ARCHER, FL, US, 32618 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34452 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34431 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34788 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 OCALA, FL, US, 34482 OCALA, FL, US, 34471

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.