Safety Code Inspector

Life Safety Code Inspector

The Life Safety Code Inspector reports to the Office of Inspector General in Hopkinsville, KY, and works with a survey team across multiple counties in Kentucky. The position may involve telecommuting and requires frequent travel statewide, with occasional overnight stays.

This role is responsible for conducting unannounced, on‑site inspections of Medicaid/Medicare certified hospitals, long‑term care facilities, and certified ambulatory surgical centers to determine compliance with the federal Life Safety Code (LSC) requirements. The inspector ensures that health facilities meet the minimum safety, fire, and emergency standards established by the LSC and prepares detailed inspection reports as directed.

• Conduct onsite inspections of Medicare and Medicaid certified hospitals, long‑term care facilities, and certified ambulatory surgical centers to determine compliance with the federal Life Safety Code requirements.
• Perform inspections and extensively document the results according to established Medicare and Office of Inspector General guidelines.
• Prepare reports documenting non‑compliance with the federal Life Safety Code pursuant to Center for Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and other reports as directed.
• Review plans of correction from non‑compliant health facilities.
• Conduct follow‑up visits as necessary.
• Provide consultation to other staff and providers regarding Life Safety Code issues.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Flexibility with work schedules, assignments, and overtime needs.
• Experience with national fire safety codes and federal building regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, tablets, and smartphones for daily tasks.
• Willingness to travel within Kentucky; occasional out‑of‑state travel may be required.
• Physical ability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections.

• Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience, Training, or
  
  Skills:
  
  Three years of experience as a facility safety director, facility engineer, fire prevention inspector, insurance claims adjuster, or a job requiring knowledge of the federal Life Safety Code.
• Substitute Education for
  
  Experience:
  
  None.
• Substitute Experience for
  
  Education:
  
  Experience in the above fields will substitute for the required college on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): Must successfully complete CMS training and certification in the performance of LSC surveys within six months of employment and maintain any required licensure or certification for the length of employment.

Frequent travel is required; overnight stays may be required.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact Terri Gipson:
Terri.

Gipson | 270‑889‑6052.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D