Fire Safety Inspector Position Available In Broward, Florida

Fire Safety Inspector Broward County Sheriff’s Office – 4.1 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Full-time $60,323.10 – $100,222.88 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Fire Safety Certification Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Driving Fire Science Computer skills Full Job Description JOB High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by college level course work in Fire Science.

Must possess the following certifications: State of Florida Firefighter I and II certificate Florida Fire Safety Inspector certification Experience in conducting fire and life safety inspections preferred. Fire Plans Examiner by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals certification preferred.

Applicant must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver’s license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver’s license must show current address. All candidates must submit with the application: Certified Department of Motor Vehicles “entire” Florida driving history. Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three year, 7 year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted.

If you have possessed a driver’s license in any other state in the past 10 years you will need to submit an “entire” driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state’s division of motor vehicles.

The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.

Special Requirements:

Continued employment is contingent upon the ability to pass the exam and become eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as a Broward County Fire Inspector within six months of employment. To view information on obtaining the required Certified Department of Motor Vehicles “entire” driving history, please click on the following link: Driving History

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This is skilled, specialized work of varied difficulty in conducting fire/life safety inspections. Employees in this class are responsible for the protection and preservation of life and property primarily by conducting fire/life safety inspections. Employees must utilize special skills and training to enforce all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Employees perform on scene fire investigation assistance, provide training to firefighters, and respond to emergency incidents as directed. Work is normally performed under the close supervision from an Officer assigned to Fire Prevention. Prevention Officers in accordance with defined policies and procedures. However, employee must be able to exercise some independent judgment in the performance of duties. Performance is reviewed by supervisors through direct observation of work while in progress and, upon completion, through review of records and reports, and in consultations with the employee and others knowledgeable of the employee’s performance.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans’ preference per Florida law.