Fire Safety Inspector or Trainee

As the Fire Safety Inspector/Trainee you will perform code enforcement work in the area of LIFE and FIRE SAFETY, new and existing acceptance testing of Fire Protection Systems and Certificate of Occupancy Inspections through the use of national and state codes as adopted by County Ordinance and enforced through the Counties Special Master process. Conduct Fire and Life Safety Inspections of existing commercial and multi-family occupancies to ensure compliance with Fire and Life Safety codes within the jurisdictional area of the Sarasota County Fire Department for compliance with adopted fire and life safety codes and standards. Fire Safety Inspector Trainees will undergo on-the-job training while attending the necessary classes to obtain their Florida State Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate. Candidates will have up to six months to obtain the certificate and Sarasota County Government will pay the costs associated with obtainment of the certificate.

To include the enforcement of Florida Fire Prevention Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Florida State Statute, and the Rules of the State Fire Marshal as adopted by the State of Florida and the County of Sarasota, enforceable through the County's Special Master Process; as provided by County Ordinance. Responsible for the surveying of businesses and commercial structures for the identification of hazardous materials; communicating information to the hazardous materials coordinator of the department for pre-fire incident planning. In addition, once identified, to ensure the handling, storage and processing of flammable, combustible and hazardous materials, meets all Fire & Life Safety measures as applicable through manufacturers' recommendations, model codes and standards. To inspect, test and accept all Fire Protection Systems as installed within the existing and new structures of the jurisdictional area and to conduct in conjunction with the other enforcement branches of the County in the release and issuance of Certificate of Occupancy Inspections. Shall assist other County Departments and appropriate authorities as required and/or to report any discrepancies in model codes, standards and ordinances as adopted by Sarasota County to said authorities. Shall provide to those areas of the County outside of the jurisdictional boundaries of the Fire Department, through cooperation with the County Building & Standards, acceptance review, inspections and testing of new installations of Fire Protection and Suppression Systems in existing structures; as well as compliance to all applicable Fire and Life Safety codes and standards. Recordkeeping and preparing/maintaining data files, forms and written communications into appropriate business occupancy files, as well as to the coordinators of the Department's Hazardous Materials Team, County Planner, Hazardous Waste Section and other County Departments and agencies as it applies. To communicate with the General Public, and follow-up on citizen inquiries and/or complaints, as well as perform Fire Safety Awareness Programs within the business community in their assigned inspection district.

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent, Valid Florida Driver's License, Fire Safety Inspector Certificate (current) or ability to obtain within 6 months, Florida Fire Prevention Code knowledge, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code knowledge

Salary: $24.05 - $27.66 Hourly

Application Deadline: Continuous