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.

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At Lee 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 providingcompetitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, as well as being a participant in a robustState of Florida pension and investment retirement plans.

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• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability Insurance: Both short-term and long-term options
• Life Insurance: Including Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADandD)
• 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 drivers license w th 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'swork scheduleis 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 veteran's preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.