Fire Prevention Inspector & Codes Compliance Pro

Florida; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental, vision and supplemental ins

State retirement package

Vacation and sick leave

9 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday

Tuition waiver for public college

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist in Plantation, FL to plan and perform fire safety inspections across multiple counties and enforce fire codes in state-owned facilities. You will review construction documents, inspect systems, and prepare reports under statutory guidelines.

Qualifications include knowledge of fire/life safety standards, ability to read plans, and experience with inspections, investigations, and cooperative teamwork. A security check is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of verbal and written communication principles.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specs.
• Ability to interpret fire and life safety laws and codes.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated locations.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and temperatures.
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and administer statutory inspection activities in a multi-county area.
• Perform fire safety inspections of state-owned buildings and facilities.
• Enforce fire prevention laws and safety standards.
• Conduct technical inspections of fire protection systems and pre-occupancy checks.
• Review construction documents for fire and life safety compliance.
• Investigate violations and prepare written reports and notices to comply.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Read construction documents

Understand laws and codes

Work in confined spaces

Work in varying weather

Problem solving

Team player

Independent with supervision

Operate motor vehicle

Job description

The State of Florida is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist in Plantation, FL to plan and perform fire safety inspections across multiple counties and enforce fire codes in state-owned facilities. You will review construction documents, inspect systems, and prepare reports under statutory guidelines.

Qualifications include knowledge of fire/life safety standards, ability to read plans, and experience with inspections, investigations, and cooperative teamwork. A security check is required.