Fire Plan Reviewer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4735880) Apply  Fire Plan Reviewer Salary $24.86 - $52.12 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07356LC Department D C D Development Svcs Opening Date 11/20/2024 Closing Date 2/14/2025 12:00 AM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FIRE PLAN REVIEWER! Lee County Community Development is committed to ensuring the safety and compliance of fire protection systems within our community. We are seeking a meticulous and knowledgeable Fire Plan Reviewer to join our dedicated team. What makes this opportunity right for you: At L ee County Government , we look to hire talented and innovative individuals who share our passion and want to make a lasting impact within our community. That's why we offer our employees a premier place to work by providing competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits , as well as being a participant in a robust State of Florida pension and investment retirement plans . Benefits Include: + Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance + Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options + Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) + Financial Planning: Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care + Support Programs: Access to our Employee Assistance Program + Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, along with generous vacation and sick leave + Recognition and Appreciation: Through our employee appreciation and peer recognition programs + Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous employee development opportunities Duties and Responsibilities Position Overview: The Fire Plan Reviewer is responsible for reviewing and evaluating fire protection plans to ensure compliance with Standard Building Code, Standard Fire Code, Life Safety Code, Florida Accessibility Code, Florida Energy Code, and applicable sections of the Lee County Land Development Code (flood, coastal, etc). The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of fire safety regulations. + Perform fire prevention inspections and fire prevention plan review of building site plans, architectural drawings, and other documentation to determine minimum compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances; review and analyze the compliance of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hydrant flow calculations, occupancy, and load capacities or other items + Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; maintain an awareness of new procedures, trends, and advances in the profession; participate in continuing education activities; attend meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate. + Meets with developers, contractors, engineers, architects, and the public to provide guidance and information concerning code compliance procedures; provides advice and direction regarding minimum code compliance and corrective actions. + Coordinate and perform assigned fire safety plan review in support of departmental goals and objectives; coordinate activities with other departments and agencies as needed. + Conduct research and utilize available references to evaluate Fire Code issues + Assist with public education efforts; answer complaints; advise and instruct owners, occupants, contractors, architects, and engineers on fire safety methods and the removal of fire hazards in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code + Prepare written plan review/inspection reports as required, noting any code deficiencies and recommending revisions as necessary + Orders corrections of hazardous conditions and provides follow-up inspections and/or enforcement as deemed necessary. + Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience, Licensing Minimum Requirements + Requires any combination and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED and four years of work experience in fire safety inspection, building code inspection, building construction, plan examiner, or a closely related field. + Must possess Fire Safety Inspector Certification issued by the Division of State Fire Marshall. + Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required. Supplemental Information + Familiarity with building and fire codes, as well as county ordinances. + Understanding of modern construction methods, materials, and fire protection systems. + Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy. + Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. + Skilled in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with inspectors, engineers, builders, homeowners, and the public. + Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with the public and professionals.. The position's work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 Could you explain how your education and/or experience meet the qualifications of having a high school or GED and four years of work experience in fire safety inspection or plan review activities? 02 Do you have a working knowledge of the State of Florida's adopted fire codes, applicable ordinances, and building regulations? + Yes + No 03 Do you possess a current Fire safety Inspector Certification issued by the Division of State Fire Marshall? + Yes + No 04 Do you have experience performing fire inspections in both existing and under-construction buildings to ensure compliance with fire codes? If so, please provide details. If this question does not apply to you, please respond with N/A. 05 Do you have experience conducting fire investigations? If so, please provide details. If this question does not apply to you, please respond with N/A. 06 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? + Yes + No Required Question Agency Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email