FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST SUPV - SES - 43000201

Requisition No: 873992 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST SUPV - SES - 43000201

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 43000201 

Salary:  $66,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2026 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR-SES

DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

BUREAU: FIRE PREVENTION

CITY: WEST PALM BEACH

COUNTY: PALM BEACH

 

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)

 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

 

 

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Fire Inspector certification under the provisions of Chapter 633.081 (2), Florida Statues.
• Five (5) years’ experience in the application and enforcement of fire, building, or life safety codes.
• Valid Driver’s License.

 

Preferences:

• A post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science General Studies.
• Three (3) years’ experience supervising subordinate employees.

 

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of and compliance with 633.052(1)(2), and 633.081(2), Florida Statutes.
2. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.
3. Knowledge of automatic fire suppression systems.
4. Knowledge of electronic fire warning equipment installation, testing and maintenance.
5. Ability to read and understand construction documents to include plans and specifications.
6. Ability to understand and interpret laws and uniform codes and standards relating to fire safety.
7. Ability to work in confined spaces and/or high places.
8. Ability to work for long periods of time under varying weather and temperature conditions and moderate to strong exertion.
9. Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
10. Skilled in the use of instruments and devices utilized to measure water flow and pressures.
11. Ability to function as a part of a team.
12. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
13. Ability to safely operate motor vehicle.

 

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

 

This position is located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

 

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

 

The annual salary for this position is $66,000.00.

 

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