Life Safety Specialist

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a premiere clinical and academic health system, providing expert pediatric care for infants, children and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems. Ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report, we provide access to innovative treatments and therapies. With more than half of the 259 beds in our teaching hospital devoted to intensive care level services, we are the regional pediatric referral center for Florida's west coast. Physicians and community hospitals count on us to care for critically ill patients and perform complex surgical procedures.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development

• Tuition Assistance

• Diverse and collaborative working environment

• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supports the Director of Safety with the coordination of the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (JHACH) Environment of Care, Life Safety and Emergency Management programs. This position will be responsible for performing a wide variety of survey related activities ranging from Environment of Care/Life Safety inspections, document review and verification, management plan review and development, fire drill coordination, staff training and readiness reporting. Partnerships with internal departments such as Risk Management, Security, Maintenance and Regulatory Affairs will play a prominent role in the further success of this position. This position will also provide technical advisement to remedy non-compliance issues concerning federal, state, and local fire code as well as assist in the development of procedural guidelines, bulletins and related interpretation.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Fire Science or related field.
2. Masters in similar concentration preferred and at least five years of experience in fire prevention, suppression and regulatory life safety code compliance.
3. Master's degree will substitute for 2 years of work experience.
4. Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional CHEP preferred.
5. FEMA Certified Trainer preferred
6. Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with a diversified and complex approach to analyze and interpret specific and non-specific information in a decision-making process.
7. Has contact with a wide variety of people requiring the ability to use a high level of tact and diplomacy.
8. Requires discriminatory handling of confidential information
9. Must have a record of successfully demonstrating initiative, self-direction and independence of thought, coupled with a diversified and creative approach to problem solving. Must have a record of demonstrated achievement in directing a work force.

Important Notices:

***Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons by following the proper protocols. Effective 6/1/23, employees at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, its affiliate locations and Florida State Residents are not required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine . In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities. We encourage you to explore our current opportunities.

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts - including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.