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Fire Prevention Officer I & II
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Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, 32635, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Main Street Daily News
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Government Administration, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Public Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners
SALARY: $49,337.60 Annually
Closing Date: 06/26/2026
Minimum Qualifications- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7;
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24‑month period, the applicant's Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at‑fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. - Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen, physical examination, and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre‑hire and ongoing are required.
- Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:
Fire safety Inspector I by the State of Florida (Levels 1, 2, and
3), Fire safety Inspector II by the State of Florida (Level
3), and Firefighter II by the State of Florida (Levels 1, 2, and
3). - Candidates must successfully pass the Firefighter Physical Abilities Test (FPAT) before being scheduled for an interview. After hire, employees are required to complete the FPAT annually, consistent with the standards and procedures outlined in Lexipol Procedure 602.3.
- Level 1
- Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*, Firefighter II* - Preference given for Fire safety Inspector II
- Required
- Level 2
- Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*, Firefighter II - Three years of fire suppression/prevention, fire inspection, fire codes enforcement, or building plans review for fire codes compliance experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
- Preference given for Fire safety Inspector II*
- Required
- Level 3
- Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*, Fire safety Inspector II*, Firefighter II* - Six years of fire suppression/prevention, fire inspection, fire codes enforcement, or building plans review for fire codes compliance experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
- Preference given for any of the following:
Fire Officer I*, Fire Officer II*, Fire Code Administrator*, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, completion of a two‑year college level program in Fire Sciences or related field.
- Required
- * Indicates State of Florida Certification
- For external applicants only: A sworn affidavit attesting to the non‑use of tobacco products.
- Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.
- ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE‑EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST TDD AN EQUAL OPPORTY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.
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