Fire Protection Inspector – Health Care Facilities

State of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement options

Annual leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Career advancement

Tuition waivers

Student loan forgiveness

Training opportunities

FSAs

Shared Savings Program

Wellness discounts

Job summary

State of Florida's 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 covers on-site surveys, report preparation, and enforcement of NFPA codes, with potential team leadership and after-hours work. CMS QSEP Life Safety training must be completed within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Fire Safety Inspector I Certification is required for licensure and certification.
• Two years of professional or paraprofessional experience in fire prevention or related inspection work.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• Must complete CMS QSEP Life Safety training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect health care facilities for life safety and fire protection compliance.
• Document findings and prepare survey reports, potentially as team lead or member.
• Enforce NFPA codes and state/federal fire safety standards.
• Perform on-site surveys and occasionally work weekends/holidays.
• Be proficient with Word/Outlook and mobile devices; travel as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Attentive listening

Documentation

Team leadership

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Travel ability

Physical stamina

Education

Fire Safety Inspector I Certification

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

CMS QSEP training

NFPA codes knowledge

Job description

State of Florida's 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 covers on-site surveys, report preparation, and enforcement of NFPA codes, with potential team leadership and after-hours work. CMS QSEP Life Safety training must be completed within six months of hire.