Fire & Safety Inspector

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Position Title: Inspector, Fire & Safety
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade, if non-union: SG18
Pay Grade, if union:

Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement: Non-Union

Our Mission:

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.

Custom Job Purpose:

This position exists to perform responsible duties for the planning, administration, and management of investigations and inspections throughout the school district to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards concerning fire and life safety.

Essential Functions of this Job:

• Inspects all permanent and relocatable buildings to determine compliance with fire, safety, and sanitary conditions.
• Maintains detailed records of inspections, coordinates a plan for correction of each deficiency, and manages follow ups.
• Performs fire and safety inspections for child care facilities owned by the School Board.
• Demonstrates an ability to apply computer proficiency and understanding in accomplishing work-related tasks such as producing detailed inspection reports for board approval and submission to State Fire Marshal.
• Coordinates inspections with local fire departments, schools, and District maintenance department.
• Demonstrates an ability to independently prioritize one's own work, negotiate and meet deadlines, and assist other inspectors in planning, coordinating, and monitoring work projects and assignments.
• Demonstrate an understanding of State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) in association with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
• Performs as the liaison between Environment and Safety Department and the District's employees on procedure and protocol associated with fire safety, casualty safety, and sanitation inspections.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job: Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).
• Demonstrates a level of proficiency in writing, and oral communication to effectively communicate in a variety of situations.
• Proficient with computer hardware and software. Knowledge of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code sections for Existing Educational Occupancy, Existing Assembly Occupancy, and appropriate existing occupancy sections for ancillary facilities. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required.
• Must have Fire Safety Inspector (I or II) Certification as obtained and maintained through Florida State certified training centers.
• Experience of 3 to 5 years in industrial safety or construction inspection required; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have a valid, active Florida driver's license.

Work Context:

• Requires some sitting and standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers.
• Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines.
• Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams.
• Requires work with internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment:

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Requires walking for the majority of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move and/or position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.

Local Code: 9938

EEO5: 44

Approval Date: Tue Aug 28 2007 00:00:00 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Date Last Revised:
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