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Fire Protection Inspector

Salary

$61,294.48 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2025-06733

Department

FIRE AND RESCUE

Opening Date

09/03/2025

Closing Date

10/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is actively seeking two (2) Fire Protection Inspectors.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is professional work in analyzing, evaluating, recommending modifications and approving fire protection plans and systems in new construction and existing structures. The work requires a basic understanding and application of the theories, principles and practices of fire protection, usually gained through degree granting schools or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Contacts require skills in understanding and/or influencing people when requiring owners and contractors to meet building codes for fire safety. The inspection work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles underlying fire protection where the incumbent is required to exercise judgment in accomplishing fire protection objectives. Work is sometimes performed in a construction environment where risks and hazards are substantial but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates standard office equipment, motor vehicles and standard measuring devices. The physical demands consist of standing, walking, climbing, lifting objects weighing less than 50 pounds, driving and sitting. The work is performed under administrative direction where the work is subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies and precedents, and the work is free from any technical control in planning and carrying out work responsibilities. The work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work projects and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.

Examples of Work

+ Analyzes, evaluates, recommends modifications and approves fire protection plans and systems in new construction and existing structures.

+ Performs fire safety inspections of construction sites and advises customers on violations and corrective actions necessary for compliance with fire safety codes and fire protection engineering standards.

+ Conducts engineering tests and calculations and evaluates complex systems necessary for fire safety in structures.

+ Resolves problems with fire protection plans and systems by applying engineering theories, principles and practices.

+ Consults with and makes recommendations to architects and engineers involved in designing structures with fire protection systems.

+ Provides technical assistance to construction contractors, developers, builders and others engaged in planning and constructing structures with fire protection systems.

+ Trains Fire Inspectors in fire plans review techniques, fire protection systems and provides technical guidance.

+ Advises Fire/Rescue Department Officials on technical matters including corrections for fire safety compliance, and other fire protection issues and participates in the development of plans to improve services provided by the Fire/Rescue Department. Represents the Fire/Rescue Department on the Building Code Adjustment Board and other technical committees assembled to address fire safety issues.

+ Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.

+ Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of fire protection.

+ Knowledge of fire prevention methods, codes and engineering standards for various types of building design and construction.

+ Knowledge of Fire Prevention Division rules, regulations, practices and procedures.

+ Ability to analyze, evaluate, recommend modifications and approve fire protection plans and systems.

+ Ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans/drawings.

+ Ability to provide technical assistance on construction of fire protection systems and engineering practices.

+ Ability to conduct engineering tests and evaluations of complex technical systems.

+ Ability to inspect construction sites to observe and evaluate standards and resolve fire protection issues.

+ Ability to train and guide the work of others.

+ Ability to prepare and make presentations before groups.

+ Ability to operate a computer, including computer assisted design programs.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

+ Six (6) years of education and/or experience in fire protection systems, codes, consultations, design and inspection.

+ Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Licensing/Certification/Registration

+ Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license during employment in this class.

+ Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.

+ FLA Fire Safety Inspector Certification is required prior to appointment and must maintained.

+ NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) certification or NFPA Certified Fire Plan Specialist (CFPS) certification is preferred.

Other Requirements:

+ The probation period for this class is six (6) months.

+ This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “[email protected]” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process. please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: [email protected]

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

+ Yes

+ No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $61,294.48 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

+ Yes

+ No

04

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field is preferred. Do you possess such a degree? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

06

Do you six (6) years of education and/or experience in fire protection systems, codes, consultations, design and inspection.

+ Yes

+ No

07

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

08

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

09

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

+ Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.

+ No

10

FLA Fire Safety Inspector Certification is required prior to appointment and must maintained during employment.

+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

11

NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) certification or NFPA Certified Fire Plan Specialist (CFPS) certification is preferred. Do you possess such certifications?

+ I have a NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) certification.

+ I have a NFPA Certified Fire Plan Specialist (CFPS) certification.

+ I have both certifications.

+ I do not have one of these certifications.

12

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

+ FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

+ FL Class E Driver License

+ GA Standard Driver's License

+ GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

+ License from another State.

+ Learner Permit

+ My license is currently invalid.

+ I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

13

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

+ C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

+ D or H - Employment Purposes

+ P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

+ S or I – Other Restriction

+ Two or more of these restrictions.

+ I have an out of state license.

+ None of the above.

14

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

+ Yes

+ No

17

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

+ Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

+ No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

+ I do not possess a valid driver's license.

18

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

19

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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