Life Safety Code Surveyor Remote

Benefits & Perks: EHS provides a competitive compensation and benefits package that may include:

Responsibilities: This position is fully remote with travel requirements up to 75% nationwide.

Responsibilities include: Conducting onsite life safety and physical environment surveys of Medicare and Medicaid certified healthcare facilities Evaluating compliance with: NFPA Life Safety Code requirements Federal healthcare regulations Fire protection standards Healthcare occupancy requirements Preparing for surveys through offsite review activities including review of facility documentation, inspection records, and prior survey findings Performing: Facility tours Physical plant inspections Fire protection system reviews Record reviews Interviews with facility and engineering personnel Assessing multiple areas of facility safety and physical environment operations, including: Fire alarm systems Sprinkler systems Means of egress Smoke barriers and compartments Emergency preparedness systems Fire drills and testing documentation Inspection, testing, and maintenance records Identifying deficient practices and documenting noncompliance findings accurately and thoroughly Discussing survey findings and deficiencies with facility leadership throughout the survey process and during exit conferences to ensure understanding of cited concerns Reviewing plans of correction and determining whether corrective actions appropriately address identified deficiencies Conducting follow-up surveys and monitoring visits to confirm implementation of corrective actions and sustained compliance Completing detailed written reports and supporting documentation within required timelines Assisting with surveyor training, facility education activities, and participation in workgroups or quality improvement initiatives as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years of experience conducting Life Safety Code inspections, fire safety reviews, healthcare facility inspections, or physical environment compliance evaluations Experience accrediting, certifying, inspecting, or evaluating healthcare facilities serving long-term care populations Successful completion of CMS Basic Life Safety Code Training required Strong knowledge of: NFPA standards Life Safety Code requirements Fire protection systems Healthcare facility operations Physical environment regulations Demonstrated ability to conduct federal surveys, complaint investigations, and regulatory inspections in accordance with: Federal regulations CMS guidance State Operations Manual (SOM) Survey protocols and procedures Demonstrated ability to independently manage survey activities and prioritize assignments effectively Strong analytical, communication, interviewing, and written documentation skills Ability to professionally discuss regulatory findings, resolve conflicts, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams Ability to work independently and as part of a survey team Ability and willingness to travel nationwide up to 75% of the time

Preferred Qualifications: Fire Inspector I (NFPA) certification