Fire Protection Specialist - Gainesville

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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FIRE INSPECTOR - The Villages

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:

• Medical Insurance (fully paid for employee single coverage)
• Voluntary health benefits, including Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan, with contributions funded by the District 
• 457(b) Retirement Plan, permitting employee pre-tax deferrals
• Flexible Spending programs for both Medical and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
• Tier 2 qualifying organization for The Villages Charter School

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

• Perform fire prevention inspections for a variety of buildings, structures, and installations; including but not limited to schools, health care, childcare and public buildings for compliance with Florida State Statue 633 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
• Inspect flammable liquid storage and Hazmat storage for compliance with state law. 
• Examines blueprints for compliance with all fire codes. 
• Conduct routine technical construction inspections.
• Research problems pertaining to fire codes.
• Analyze various approaches and recommend solutions.
• Perform periodic and follow-up inspections of new and existing buildings, structures and installations requiring Fire Department clearances per the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
• Investigate complaints pertaining to violation or concerns as it pertains to the Florid Fire Prevention Code.  
• Issue corrective orders per fire prevention ordinance. 
• Perform follow-up inquiries from residents or staff regarding company inspections or reported fire safety issues when necessary.

 Training/Community Relations

• Conduct fire prevention and inspection training sessions for fire department staff.
• Develop, coordinate and/or conduct fire prevention training programs and group presentations relative to fire prevention to residents or special groups.
• Represent the Fire Department before citizens and groups pertaining to fire prevention programs.
• Provide information to the contractors concerning fire prevention practices and procedures.
• Participate in fire suppression training and fire suppression activities, as required by the fire department to maintain fire skills.

General

• Prepare and maintain required department records and reports. 
• Produce written documents using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling; use graphic instructions, blueprints and layouts when checking for code compliance. 
• Interpret and enforce provisions of fire prevention, hazardous materials and fire safety laws, ordinances and other regulations.
• Assist the department as safety officer on emergency scenes. 
• Responds to emergency calls to assist in departmental operations.
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures and inspection guides for use by fire department personnel.
• Assist with department safety committee as needed. 
• This position is subject to recall or emergency response outside of regularly scheduled hours. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Includes, but not limited to)

• Any AS/AA degree from an accredited college or university is acceptable, fire or EMS field preferred.  
• Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must successfully complete initial medical and physical evaluations and recertify annually in accordance with F.A.C. 69A-62 and NFPA 1582 standard.
• State of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards certification.
• State of Florida EMT or Paramedic certification.
• State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I certification.
• State of Florida Fire Officer I certification required within 18 months of employment.
• State of Florida Safety Officer Certification required within 24 months of employment.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Required FEMA (ICS) certifications must be completed within six months of hire. 
• All candidates and employees must successfully pass background and drug screening. 

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.