FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY OFFICER at City of Plantation – Plantation, Florida

This is a non-exempt position under limited supervision, performing technical and/or specialized fire and life safety inspection work.

An employee in this classification is responsible for inspections of all commercial and multi-family occupancies and premises. This includes, but is not limited to, examining new, existing or under construction structures/buildings and related specifications to determine compliance with applicable City, County, State and Federal Fire and Life Safety laws, codes, ordinances and standards.

This employee is responsible for coordinating and completing all assigned field inspections, follow up inspections, and related record keeping.

Work is reviewed by a superior through observation and adherence to established policies and guidelines.

Assigned to the Fire & Life Safety Division.

Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.

It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification.

The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are logical assignments to the positions.

Perform annual inspections, and re-inspections as necessary.

Perform permitted inspections.

Perform Local Business Tax inspections, and re-inspections as necessary.

Perform inspection of fire and life safety engineered systems.

Perform inspection of fire and life safety equipment, evaluating their operation under working conditions.

Recognizes and takes appropriate actions to correct hazardous conditions which present immediate dangers to life.

Provide and present Fire and Life Safety Programs to schools, industries, businesses, and associations.

Attend meetings, when required, to represent the City regarding matters of interest to the Fire Department.

Prepare reports on activities, including recommendations made and action taken.

Advises owners, builders, contractors, architects and engineers on fire and life safety compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances and standards.

Respond to citizen complaints and concerns.

Maintains proper record keeping.

Assist with proper pre-fire planning.

Attends departmental training and participates in continuing education.

Maintains currency by reading industry related manuals and journals.

May participate in drills to learn new and maintain skills.

Performs related work as required and/or directed.

Represents the department and the City in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with fellow employees, representatives of other municipalities and agencies, City officials, members of the department and the public.

Working knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances and standards relative to fire and life safety.

Some knowledge of building construction, materials and methods.

Some knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of fire and life safety inspection, investigation and programs.

Ability to interpret plans and specifications, and determine their compliance with codes, regulations and established standards.

Ability to handle highly confidential information, in both written and verbal format.

Ability to maintain records and prepare concise reports.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with departmental and City officials, other municipal employees, and the general public.

Skill in providing good and proper customer service.

Ability to operate City vehicles.

Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Ability to analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, estimate consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Ability to organize work for timely completion.

Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing.


REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduated from an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma, under Section 633.34(1) and Minimum Fire Standards requirements under Section 633.34-35 of the Florida State Statutes.

Must possess and maintain the State of Florida Municipal Fire Safety Inspector Certification.

Must possess and maintain State of Florida Firefighter Certification.

Must possess (by date of hire) and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license.

Must possess and maintain the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Fire Inspector or Plans Examiner Certification.

Must possess or be able to obtain the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Plans Examiner certification when eligible in accordance with the Broward County Local Amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience in fire inspection and/or fire suppression/combat, and working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is preferred.

NIMS IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, and IS-800

Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Plans Examiner Certification

State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.