Fire Code Inspector

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University seeks a Fire Safety Inspector to enforce fire safety regulations and educate the university community on fire prevention. The role includes inspecting occupancies, investigating hazards, reporting deficiencies, and advising on corrective measures across FIU facilities.

Responsibilities also cover reviewing plans for permits, delivering trainings on CPR/first aid, and coordinating with local authorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with seven years of experience or an Associate's degree with four years of experience.
• State of Florida Certification as a Fire Safety Inspector I.
• Desired certifications include Emergency Medical Technician, Fire and Life Safety Educator, Fire Plans Examiner I, and BLS Provider.

Responsibilities

• Inspects occupancies for compliance with fire and life safety regulations.
• Receives and investigates complaints of fire hazards and violations.
• Notifies occupants of deficiencies and recommends corrective actions.
• Keeps inspection records and prepares reports.
• Examines plans and specifications prior to permit issuance for leased locations.
• Conducts fire and life safety trainings and presentations for the university community.
• Provides fire safety guidance at special events and liaises with authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Responds to emergencies within the university community and coordinates with other agencies.

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in an appropriate specialization

State of Florida Certification as a Fire Safety Inspector I

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Supports and advances the Departments mission of preventing loss of life or injury through the enforcement of laws and regulations governing fire safety, as well as the delivery of fire and life safety education to the University community.

• Inspects various occupancies for compliance with fire and life safety regulations.
• Receives and investigates complaints of fire hazards and alleged violations of fire regulations.
• Notifies occupants when deficiencies and/or code violations are found and makes recommendations on methods of correction and compliance.
• Keeps records of inspections and prepares reports.
• Examines plans, blueprints, tracings, sketches and specifications prior to issuance of construction permits in leased locations.
• Conducts presentations for the University community on various topics such as fire and life safety, hands-only CPR/first aid, evacuation training, fire extinguisher training, and fire drills.
• Provides fire and life safety guidance at special events.
• Liaises with various authorities to achieve a common goal and/or regulatory compliance, e.g., Florida State Fire Marshal's Office, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, City of Miami Fire Rescue, etc.
• Responds to emergencies within the University Community and liaises with other agencies as needed.
• Performs such other duties as directed by the Fire Code Administrator.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.
• Provides fire safety and fire prevention support for special events, including priority university activities and third party events held on campus that require fire watch or similar fire protection services.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and seven (7) years of appropriate experience. Associates degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience. State of Florida Certification as a Fire Safety Inspector I.

Desired Qualifications

• State of Florida Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• State of Florida Certification as a Fire and Life Safety Educator.
• NFPA/Pro Board Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner I.
• American Heart Association Certification as a BLS Provider.

Job Category

Staff

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $55,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

Other Information

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to travel locally
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.

How To Claim Vet Preference

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.

For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.