Fire Prevention Officer -II
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Location: Nokesville
Beginning salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; hiring range between $49,332.61 -$67,070.02 Annually.
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 a 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) and Fire safety Inspector II by the State of Florida (Level
3).
Level 1
Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*
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*
Level 2
Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*
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*
Level 3
Required
Certifications:
Fire safety Inspector I*, Fire safety Inspector II*, completion of a two‑year college level program in Fire Sciences or related field.
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 Code Administrator*, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist.
* Indicates State of Florida Certification.
This is responsible technical work reviewing plans and inspecting structures for adherence to County fire codes.
An employee in this classification is responsible for reviewing construction plans for compliance to fire codes; inspecting buildings and premises for fire hazards and conducting fire prevention programs.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher‑level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. This position reports directly to the Division Chief/Fire Marshal.
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Level 1
Performs fire inspections to ensure compliance with National Standards, Florida Laws, and County Ordinances.
Performs research and conducts surveys for various reports.
Assists with public education efforts; answers complaints and assists the general public.
Maintains open communication with superiors, School Board, and the general public for dissemination of information and the enforcement of all local, State, and National fire codes and regulations.
Maintains records on buildings reflecting dates of inspections, fire extinguishing systems, hazardous or combustible materials contained within and emergency data on owners and occupants.
Responds to complaints of fire hazards; attempts to resolve by corresponding and meeting with the affected parties.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform duties as required.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
Level 2 ($25.8238 Hourly; $53,713.50…
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