Plans Examiner

Application 

Job Description

Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District offers an excellent part-time opportunity for well-qualified candidates to join an exciting organization serving our community.

Purpose: The Plans Examiner – Part Time for the District serves as a fire plans examiner for the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District (District) and reports directly to the Assistant Chief of Life Safety / Fire Marshal.

Summary Description: The Plans Examiner – Part Time is appointed by the Fire Chief and all benefits, policies will be in accordance with the Non-Bargaining Employee Handbook. Under direct supervision of the Assistant Chief of Life Safety, the individual is responsible for providing fire prevention services with the District. The individual has reasonable latitude to exercise independent judgment and personal initiative in performing assigned duties, all within guidelines of District policies, rules and regulations, and current, county and state fire inspection and/or code enforcement requirements. Work is evaluated periodically by the attainment of objectives, effectiveness of written and oral reports, and through periodic review. The incumbent may work up to 20 hours per week or less, depending upon the workload available.

Essential Duties & Tasks: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and task satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals who have disability challenges to perform the essential job functions. Examples of tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

District Operations:

· Ensure safe operations and healthy organization.

· Provide recommendations, e.g. offer, and respond.

· Respond to correspondence, e.g. email, telephone, and mail.

· Review / prepare reports and present as necessary.

· Review policies and procedures.

· Interact with professional advisors, e.g. consultants, attorney, designers, architect, engineers upon request.

· Implement / manage approved program areas.

· Manage / maintain Life Safety division facilities, equipment, etc.

· Manage / analyze fire prevention problems strategies and produce new solutions.

· Assist coordination of individual development with organizational goals and mission.

· Perform other related duties as required by Chief Officers.

Oversee / Address Personnel Management:

· Encourage / provide feedback, suggestions, input.

· Proactively meet with personnel in division.

· Provide guidance / consultation to personnel, e.g. personal, professional.

Represent District with External Entities:

· Promote positive public relations.

· Assist with complaints, concerns.

· Interact with cooperating and assisting agencies, e.g. Fire.

· Interact with community / state and county, e.g. civic and service organizations.

District’s Planning Process:

· Foster a positive organizational philosophy.

· Establish personal goals and objectives.

· Recommend new programs, e.g. internal, external.

Promote Professional Development:

· Maintain required certifications, e.g. personal, organizational.

· Network with industry peers.

Represent Fire Service Interest:

· Interact with, community, county, state, federal officials, e.g. educate, inform.

· Interact with special interest groups.

Qualifications & Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required for this position. The qualifications and requirements for the position of Plans Examiner – Part Time are specified by the Fire Chief and are subject to refinement from time to time by the Board.

Minimum Experience/Education Required:

· Florida State Certified Fire Inspector I.

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Must have a valid State of Florida Class E Driver’s License.

· Minimum five (5) years’ experience conducting fire inspections and/or fire plan review.

Physical Requirements: The individual must be sufficiently fit to safely perform the job duties that are associated with the position.

Work Environment: The individual regularly works in an office environment and will NOT be exposed to hazardous environmental conditions such as heat, smoke, and toxic gases.

Hiring Process:

Our Hiring Process consists of a board interview and a Chief interview for all eligible candidates. Candidates must have an acceptable driving record; must pass a drug screen and medical examination, and background and reference checks, including criminal history. Candidates must meet all pre‑employment requirements in accordance with state and department standards.

Candidates may begin the application process at the link above. All applications are reviewed and evaluated for information that will provide the best candidates to the community and District. All applications must be complete upon submission. Resumes are accepted only when accompanied by a completed application. Applicants will be required to submit current credentials prior to any scheduled interview. All applications received will be valid for a period 180 days from the date the District has received them.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualification and hiring standards will receive notification via email of dates, times and location for the interview process as they are scheduled. A poor previous work history, past criminal history that is not compliant with the requirements of the State of Florida for full‑time employment, or falsification of any part of the application will disqualify the applicant from the review process. Please ensure all of your contact information is correct on your application, including cell phone number and email address.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected status and shall apply Veteran’s Preference to qualified applicants pursuant to state law. The District is a Drug Free Workplace, and all applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

Completed applications, resumes, required credentials (driver license, degree certificate, certifications, or other credentials, etc.) may also be emailed to employment@lehighfd.com.

Please contact Robert Littrell with any additional questions or comments at 239-303-5306.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $26.95 /hour