Fire Protection Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-20
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Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Government Administration
Location: Tallahassee
OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Requisition No: 870783
Working Title:
FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST -
DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL
BUREAU: FIRE PREVENTION
CITY: TALLAHASSEE
COUNTY: LEON
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.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- 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)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 a motor vehicle.
OTHER KSAs
- Ability to utilize lap‑top (notebook) 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 devices 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 and approve new construction and renovations prior to occupancy in state‑owned buildings and facilities, as well as conducting pre‑occupancy and renovation inspections in state‑leased buildings and spaces. Provide written reports as mandated by Florida Statutes, and in accordance with…
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