68037451 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

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

• 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.

Benefits

• 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)
• Training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services
• Lower copays for prescription drugs
• Health and Wellness discounts