FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST - 43000616
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 852519
Agency: Financial Services
Working Title: FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST - 43000616
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 43000616
Salary: $48,667.56
Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2025
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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****
DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL
BUREAU: FIRE PREVENTION
CITY: TALLAHASSEE
COUNTY: LEON
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
SPECIAL NOTES:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Additional requirements:
- Fire Safety Inspector Certification in accordance with F.S. 633
- A valid Florida driver license
- One (1) year experience in fire code enforcement or building code enforcement.
- Experience conducting building construction inspections relating to fire code enforcement.
- One (1) year of experience working with computers with a Windows operating system.
- Must be familiar with Florida Statutes 633 and Florida Administrative Code 69A governing fire prevention requirements, manufacturers, dealers, and users of explosives.
Preference:
- Experience conducting or preparing public outreach programs relating to fire safety.
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.
This position will be filled at $48,667.56 annually.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported
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