68043295 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 844287 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68043295 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68043295 

Salary:  $1,730.40 - $1,961.54 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/21/2025 

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The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

 

The Work You'll Do:

This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel.

 

Successful completion of all Center for Medicare Services (CMS) Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP) training for Life Safety within 6 months of hire is required for this position. 

 

This position is individually responsible to provide life safety inspection expertise for the licensure and certification of health care facilities. 

Requirements may include performing these duties as a team leader, team member or individually as assigned.

The incumbent will perform on-site surveys, document findings and prepare reports.

 

The incumbent will provide independent specialized work on all aspects of fire safety, fire prevention and other areas of life safety.

Responsibilities also include understanding and enforcement of national, state, and local fire safety NFPA codes and laws.

 

The incumbent may also be required to conduct surveys of other types of licensed providers, as assigned by management.

 

The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology.

 

The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays.

 

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

 

     •         State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

     •         Flexible Spending Accounts;

     •         State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

     •         Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

     •         9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

     •         Career advancement opportunities;

     •         Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System ;

     •         Training and professional development opportunities;

     •         And more!

 

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