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What We Offer
At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.
About this role
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.
What a day of a District Fire Official looks like:
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.
We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:
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
Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Regular physical attendance required
Florida Certified Fire Safety Inspector I
Valid Florida driver’s license
Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency
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. - Weekly
Climb ladders and stairs. - Weekly
Use of video display terminal. - Daily
Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. - Daily
Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color. - Occasionally
Communicate information verbally. - Daily
Communicate information in writing. - Daily
Receive and understand information through oral and written communication. - Daily
Proofread and check documents for accuracy. - Daily
Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury. - Daily
Operate a motor vehicle. - Occasionally
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