Fire Protection Specialist Job Tallahassee Florida USA,Government

Position: FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST - 43001065
Location: Tallahassee

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Requisition No:870783

Working Title:

FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST -

OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

BUREAU: FIRE PREVENTION

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
Generous vacation and sick leave
Nine (9) paid holidays a year
One (1) Personal Holiday each year
Tuition waiver for public college courses
Training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Additional requirements:

Fire Safety Inspector Certification in accordance with F.S. 633
One (1) year experience in fire code enforcement or building code enforcement.
Experience conducting building construction inspections relating to fire code enforcement.
One (1) year of experience working with computers with a Windows operating system.
Must be familiar with Florida Statutes 633 and Florida Administrative Code 69A governing fire prevention requirements, manufacturers, dealers, and users of explosives.

Preference:

Experience conducting or preparing public outreach programs relating to fire safety.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position will be filled at $52,489.70 annually.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following required entry level knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to read and understand construction documents to include plans and specifications.
Ability to understand and interpret laws and uniform codes and standards.
Ability to work in confined spaces and in elevated locations.
Ability to work long periods of time under varying weather and temperature conditions and moderate to strong exertion.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
Ability to function as a part of a team.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to safely operate motor vehicle.

Other KSAs

Ability to utilize lap-top (note book) type computer in the completion of required duties and assignments.
Knowledge of the procedures for the collection and preservation of evidence.
Ability to develop and deliver classes and training programs to large groups of people.
Ability to utilize equipment for the detection of explosive and radioactive materials
Knowledge of and compliance with 633.052(1) (2), and 633.081 (2), Florida Statutes.
Knowledge of automatic fire suppression systems.
Knowledge of electronic fire warning equipment installation, testing and maintenance.
Skilled in the use of instruments and device utilized to measure water flow and pressure
Ability to understand and interpret laws and uniform codes and standards relating to fire safety.

Brief Description of Duties

Plan, organize, coordinate, and administer all activities related to statutory inspection activities in a multi-county area, as assigned by the Regional Supervisor. Perform fire safety inspections of all components of state-owned buildings and facilities. Enforce all laws under the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal relating to the prevention of fires and other conditions liable to cause injury or property damage.

Conduct comprehensive technical inspections of fire protection and suppression systems. Inspect…