Fire Protection Specialist

Requisition No:868871

Agency:
Financial Services

Working Title:

FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $52,489.70

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2026

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OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

BUREAU: FIRE PREVENTION

CITY: PLANTATION

COUNTY: BROWARD

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
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)

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• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Fire Safety Inspector Certification in accordance with F.S. 633.
• Valid Florida driver license.
• At least 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.

• 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 accepted.

This position will be filled at the annual salary of $52,489.70.

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.

• 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.

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 Department, Division, and Bureau policies. Review construction documents to ensure compliance with fire and life safety standards.

In coordination with the Regional Supervisor and the Regulatory Licensing Section, conduct (1) inspections of fire protection contractors and fire equipment dealers; manufacturers, distributors, dealers, users and blasters of explosives; construction mining; and other regulated entities; (2)…