Gas Safety Inspector

Position: GAS SAFETY INSPECTOR - 61000204
Requisition No: 878578

Agency:
Public Service Commission

Working Title:

GAS SAFETY INSPECTOR
- Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $49,644.00

Posting Closing Date: 07/09/2026

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Gas Safety Inspector

Florida Public Service Commission

Division of Engineering

Career Service - Open Competitive

Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties

Final date to receive applications:
July 9, 2026

$49,644

Our Mission:

The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) is committed to making sure that Florida's consumers receive some of their most essential services - electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and wastewater - in a safe, reasonable, and reliable manner. In doing so, the FPSC exercises regulatory authority over utilities in one or more of three key areas: rate base/economic regulation; competitive market oversight;

and monitoring of safety, reliability, and service.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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:

* State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options (For more information, please click );

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click );

* Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave;

* Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year;

* State Employee Tuition Waiver Program - Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system;

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

* Deferred Compensation Plan;

* Tax Beneficial Flexible Spending Accounts;

* Flexible Work Schedules;

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Student loans can be forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service, certain eligibility requirements must be met. (For more information, please click (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).);

* And more!

Division of Engineering:

The Division of Engineering is responsible for providing recommendations pertaining to technical issues coming before the Commission. Issues may include evaluation of engineering capital cost estimates and actual utility plant expenditures, establishment of adequate margins of reserve, and analysis of operating and maintenance costs. Additionally, the Division is responsible for cost-effectiveness determinations, taking into consideration the impacts on Florida's consumers, regulated industries, and the regulatory environment.

Description of

Job Duties:

Assists with the analysis and evaluation of utilities' gas distribution systems to ensure that adequate safety measures are taken to protect the public from hazards. Assists with the evaluation of gas distribution equipment and apparatus to ensure appropriate design, materials, and application. Determines if installations comply with state and federal rules.

Must have the ability to complete Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Natural Gas Training courses within three years. Extended travel (up to a week per course) to Oklahoma is required for this training.

Extensive vehicle travel is required, at times overnight, to conduct gas safety field inspections. A state-owned vehicle will be provided for these inspections.

This position requires the incumbent to be subject to irregular work hours and call-outs for emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of relevant work experience in the area of engineering, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, public administration, business administration, or economics is required. An associate degree and two years of relevant work experience OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.

This position covers territory within south and central Florida (Miami District) and candidates will need to reside in either Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties.

Special consideration will be given to applicants who have knowledge in the gas safety industry or have completed PHMSA TQ Training for Natural Gas Safety.

Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application.

Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number in order to conduct this background check.

Employment Eligibility:

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the Department of Homeland Security's Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process.

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