Fire Safety Inspector Trainee
Sarasota County GovernmentAbout the role
Department:
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Are you passionate about impacting the community and have a drive to ensure safety standards? Our Emergency Services department is recruiting for a Fire Safety Inspector Trainee, known for great communication skills, an ability to run reports, and who is a quick but thorough learner! This position starts out at $24.05/hr and benefits would begin within 60 days of hire. Once you have obtained the necessary certificates, your pay would then increase to $26.72/hr. Apply today and start a lasting career, known for it's impact on the community!Please note this position is trainee level, if you already obtain a current Florida State Certified Fire Safety Inspector Certificate, as issued by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training -and- have one year of Fire Safety Inspector experience, check out our Certified Fire Safety Inspector roles. You can review additional openings at www.scgov.net/jobs or contact us at askhr@scgov.net.
About the Position
Fire Safety Inspector Trainees will undergo on-the-job training while attending the necessary classes to obtain their Florida State Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate. Candidates will have up to six (6) months to obtain the certificate and Sarasota County Government will pay the costs associated with obtainment of the certificate.
What does it mean to be a Fire Safety Inspector? In this role, you will perform code enforcement work in the area of Fire and Life Safety, new and existing acceptance testing of Fire Protection Systems, and Certificate of Occupancy Inspections through the use of national and state codes as adopted by the County Ordinance and enforced through the Counties Special Master process. For more information on job responsibilities, please see below.
Survey businesses and commercial structures to identify hazardous materials and to communicate this information to the hazardous materials coordinator of the department for pre-fire incident planning.
Once identified, ensure the handling, storage, and processing of flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials.
Meet all Fire and Life Safety measures as applicable through manufacturers’ recommendations, model codes, and standards.
Inspect, test, and accept all Fire Protection Systems as installed within the existing and new structures of the jurisdictional area.
Conduct in conjunction with the other enforcement branches of the County in the release and issuance of Certificate of Occupancy Inspections.
Assist other County Departments and appropriate authorities as required and/or report any discrepancies in model codes, standards, and ordinances as adopted by Sarasota County to said authorities.
Provide to those areas of the County, outside of the jurisdictional boundaries of the Fire Department, through cooperation with the County Building & Standards, acceptance review, inspections, and testing of new installations of Fire Protection and Suppression Systems in existing structures; as well as compliance to all applicable Fire and Life Safety codes and standards.
Recordkeep and prepare/maintain data files, forms, and written communications into appropriate business occupancy files, as well as to the coordinators of the Department’s Hazardous Materials Team, County Planner, Hazardous Waste Section, and other County Departments, and agencies as it applies.
Communicate with the General Public and follow up on citizen inquiries and/or complaints.
Perform Fire Safety Awareness Programs within the business community in their assigned inspection district.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or its equivalent education
Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire
Ability to obtain a Florida Fire Safety Inspector Certificate as issued by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training within six (6) months of hire
One year (minimum) of commercial construction or building experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s De
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