Fire Plans Examiner I​/II; Permitting

Salary Range

$30.06 – $39.83

Applications will no longer be accepted starting 07-29-2026

Fire Plans Examiner I: $29.41 – $37.505

Fire Plans Examiner II: $30.06 – $39.83

Under general supervision, performs fire safety reviews of plans and sites to ensure new construction and/or renovations of structures are in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, and statutes. May inspect construction and alterations in the field to ensure compliance with codes and specifications. Makes recommendations, resolves problems, and educates. May perform other related work as required.

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Fire Plans Examiner I:
High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate supplemented with college, vocational, or technical courses in fire safety, inspection, plan review, or closely related field and two (2) years experience performing building inspections or plan checking of building construction, fire suppression, or related field. Must possess valid Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate as required by the State of Florida Statute 633, and a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Fire Plans Examiner II:
High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate supplemented with college, vocational, or technical courses in fire safety, inspection, plan review, or closely related field and four (4) years experience as a Fire Plans Examiner. Must possess valid Fire Safety Inspector II Certificate as required by the State of Florida Statute 633, and a valid Florida Driver’s License.

To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description.

Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs or .

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.