Fire Safety Code Specialist Hourly Position at M-DCPS, DCSAA pay grade 42

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The Application deadline is Thursday, May 15,  2025 by 11:59 PM (EST).  This is a DCSAA pay grade 42 position. Applicants need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation.  All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   Hourly 

Salary Max:

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY  Hourly Position. Please contact Compensation at 305-995-7035 for Hourly Rate. 

Responsible for performing building plan reviews and inspections in order to be compliant with the Florida Fire Prevention Code and all Fire Safety related codes, statutes, and regulations. Responsibilities include facilities design, permitting, inspection, quality assurance, quality controls, contract compliance, adherence to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) standards, and enforcement actions for educational facilities and other construction projects.  Provides technical expertise analysis and reports for review and action. Proposes recommendations for projects, issues and special assignments as appropriate.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.            Reviews and evaluates the work of in-house Florida Building Code Inspectors and others overseeing district projects relative to design review, code compliance, quality assurance, construction documents and project close-out documents.

2.            Reviews and evaluates the work of contracted Architectural/Engineering firms performing district projects relative to design review, code compliance, quality assurance, construction documents and project close-out documents.

3.            Performs Fire Safety compliance plan reviews and inspections.

4.            Executes project close-out documents in conformance with state statutes and rules.

5.            Reviews Final Inspections to facilitate Certificates of Occupancy for assigned projects.

6.            Coordinates district construction activities with other departments and district personnel.

7.            Identifies discrepancies and needs related to the physical plant, and assists in the planning, scheduling, execution, and monitoring of corrective actions.

8.           Uses electronic databases and spreadsheet software programs in order to create, maintain, review, analyze, and evaluate information for reports to be used by various administrative levels and departments throughout the District.

9.            Evaluates compliance with regulations, procedures and specifications.

10.         Serves on behalf of the immediate supervisor to interface with various regions, school site administrators, architects, engineers, committees and community groups.

11.         Serves on behalf of the immediate supervisor to interface with Utility Agencies and the In-house Utility department for all issues related to Fire Safety.

12.         Recommends scope of work boundaries and limits and assists with Fire Safety scope definitions.

13.         When directed, attends and participates in field meetings with project managers, consultants, contractors, and Construction or Maintenance Operations personnel.

14.         Provides Occupancy inspections and certifications as required by State statute or Administrative code.

15.         Provides all necessary documentation and information for any pending litigation or court orders.

16.         Reviews current industry developments, literature, and technical sources for information related to job responsibilities.

17.         Performs other duties related to the general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.  The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.            Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or associated discipline from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five (5) years Fire Safety Code plans examining experience.

OR

Associate’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or associated discipline from an accredited college or university and a minimum of seven (7) years Fire Safety Code plans examining experience.

OR

High School diploma and documented minimum of ten (10) years experience in Fire Safety Code plans examining experience.

AND

Certification as a Fire Safety Inspector from the Florida State Fire Marshal, pursuant to F.S.S.  Section 633.081 and the Rules and Regulations of the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal.

2.            Experience in governmental or large educational institution design/construction management department.

3.            Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

4.            Possess a working knowledge of current Federal, State, and local laws including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations, Chapter 6-A2 of the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Building Code and SREF (State Requirements for Educational Facilities) that impact the occupancy, design, construction, fire safety, and maintenance of educational and ancillary facilities.

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Job Posting Details

The Application deadline is Friday, January 12, 2024 by 11:59 PM (EST).  This is a DCSAA pay grade 44 position. Applicants need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation.  All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $0.00 

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Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!