Job Details:
This is advanced professional work providing technical and analytical reviews and designs related to fire protection systems, features, devices, and issues. The single position allocated to this classification reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis on advanced technical skills.
Salary Range Minimum: $61,061.22
Salary Range Maximum: $93,021.06
Open until filled: Per the rules of the site, posting will be removed on 6/8/25
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Reviews and evaluates site and construction plans for developments, and engineered fire protection system plans, shop drawings and specifications (suppression, detection and alarm, smoke and fire control) to determine compliance with national standards, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, fire and building safety codes and standards, fire department policies, and procedures, and recognized fire protection principles and practices.
Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes existing structures, facilities and subdivisions for fire protection needs and helps develop fire safety improvement plans in conjunction with owners, developers, city, state, and other regulatory departments/agencies consistent with both prescriptive and performance based codes and standards.
Inspects construction sites and evaluates complex systems and/or devices required for fire and life safety within buildings or at specialized facilities and makes recommendations on modifications or potential modifications to the as-built environment utilizing technical expertise and innovative techniques.
Works closely with other city, county, state departments or bureaus and federal agencies to ensure proper coordination and timely completion of plans, to review tasks, and to maintain uniformity of code interpretations and policies between the Fire Department and those departments and bureaus.
Provides technical consultative assistance to architects, engineers, builders, developers and owners addressing code related needs or deficiencies pertaining to fire prevention and protection.
Provides technical assistance and advice relating to application, enforcement, and interpretation of codes and standards relating to fire protection to Fire Department members and other codes enforcement personnel.
Conducts studies and evaluates new building methods and materials to recommend methods for improving fire protection through promulgation and adoption of codes, changing procedures and practices, acquisition of reference materials and fire equipment to be used by the department in prevention, protection, suppression and incident control.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
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Full Time Salary Range: $26.70 To $26.70 Hourly Click here for full job announcement or to apply
Open until filled, per the rules of the site announcement will be removed 5/25/25.
Do you thrive in an environment that is geared towards outstanding hospitality? Do you have a passion for being innovative and creative? Is hard work on your top list of ideals? Are you a steward of your working environment? Then read on…
The Villages Community Development Districts (The District) tops the list of community development districts that continues to grow in one of the most scenic locations in Florida, The Villages. Our collective commitment to hospitality, innovation & creativity, hard work and stewardship help employees thrive and excel in many fields within The District. An immediate full-time opportunity exists for an individual with commitment, a “passion” for excellence and “drive” for accuracy to join our Public Safety Department. This position requires a solid background of advanced fire training skills. The incumbent will enjoy a challenging atmosphere and being part of a productive team that supports The District and its surrounding community. The District is looking for an individual with a desire to utilize their cutting-edge skills in support of the Public Safety department. The District provides a supportive and engaging workplace that is committed to developing great talent, coupled with competitive compensation and benefits. Do not pass up this opportunity to be a part of a positive, expanding organization.
Competitive Benefits as a full-time employee of the District include:
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for inspections, re-inspections, and change-of-occupancy inspections for all commercial occupancies within the Villages Public Safety Department’s response areas. The Fire Inspector conducts public fire education, and ensures compliance with laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the prevention and control of fires, and the safe storage and handling of hazardous materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Includes, but not limited to)
Inspections
Training/Community Relations
General
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Includes, but not limited to)
MINIMUM CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Internal applicants must be in a regular, non-probationary status, with no formal discipline within the prior 12 months from the date of the job posting.
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