District Fire Official

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Responsible for administration and inspection of College facilities and construction projects to ensure compliance with county and state fire codes. Inspects equipment, buildings, grounds, and new construction; issuing applicable certifications and reports, providing assistance with construction documents, plan reviews, and permits, and providing expertise to staff, contractors, consultants and vendors.

• Conducts construction inspections for compliance with the most current versions of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and Florida Building Code.
• Provides specialized work on all aspects of fire safety, fire prevention and other areas of life safety.
• Submits inspection reports to the state followed with itemized, separate work orders for each campus to address deficiencies.
• Provides annual and pre-event life safety and fire compliance plan reviews and inspections for all "Assembly" occupancies including, but not limited to, outdoor events, tents, sporting events, job fairs, and political rallies.
• Researches and reviews building specifications for code compliance.
• Conducts life safety and fire plan reviews for facilities construction projects.
• Monitors various projects to ensure maximum effectiveness and compliance.
• Coordinates with local fire departments to ensure compliance and cooperation for any requested facilities inspections.
• Follows established safety practices.
• Maintains and performs in a safe workplace.
• Maintains current knowledge of field or profession.
• Travels to training workshops, conferences, meetings and professional events outside of college locations, as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Associate’s degree Minimum of four years related experience
• Knowledge of:
  Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the position
• Skilled in:
  Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management
• Performing with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to:
  Interpret blueprint and related symbols
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service

• Regular physical attendance required
• Florida Certified Fire Safety Inspector I
• Valid Florida driver’s license

• Lift or carry objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds.
  
  - Occasionally
• Reach and grasp objects.
  
  - Daily
• Push or pull objects.
  
  - Occasionally
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  
  - Occasionally
• Stand for extended periods of time.
  
  - Daily
• Climb ladders and stairs.
  
  - Weekly
• Use of video display terminal.
  
  - Weekly
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
  
  - Daily
• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color.
  
  - Daily
• Communicate information verbally.
  
  - Occasionally
• Communicate information in writing.
  
  - Daily
• Receive and understand information through oral and written…