Fire Protection Inspector – Codes & Life Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement package

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays and personal holiday

Tuition waiver for public college

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Fire Safety Inspector Certification

Job summary

State of Florida in Plantation, FL, is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to conduct statutory fire inspections across a multi-county area and enforce fire prevention laws in state-owned facilities. You will review construction documents, ensure code compliance, and provide detailed written reports.

The role requires knowledge of fire codes, experience in inspections, and the ability to testify as an expert witness when needed. Competitive benefits and a competitive annual salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents to include plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and interpret laws and uniform codes and standards.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and in elevated locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and administer all activities related to statutory inspection activities in a multi-county area, as assigned by the Regional Supervisor.
• Perform fire safety inspections of all components of state-owned buildings and facilities.
• Enforce all laws under the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal relating to the prevention of fires and other conditions liable to cause injury or property damage.
• Conduct comprehensive technical inspections of fire protection and suppression systems.
• Inspect and approve new construction and renovations prior to occupancy in state-owned buildings and facilities, as well as conducting pre-occupancy and renovation inspections in state-leased buildings and spaces.
• Provide written reports as mandated by Florida Statutes, and in accordance with Department, Division, and Bureau policies.
• Review construction documents to ensure compliance with fire and life safety standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Construction documents

Laws & codes

Confined spaces

Elevated work

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Operate vehicle

Job description

State of Florida in Plantation, FL, is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to conduct statutory fire inspections across a multi-county area and enforce fire prevention laws in state-owned facilities. You will review construction documents, ensure code compliance, and provide detailed written reports.

The role requires knowledge of fire codes, experience in inspections, and the ability to testify as an expert witness when needed. Competitive benefits and a competitive annual salary are offered.