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68061400 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Date: Nov 10, 2025

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Requisition No: 864997

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68061400 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68061400

Salary: $1,953.15 - $2,249.52 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 11/24/2025

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Where You Will Work:

The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed, and federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You Will Do:

The primary function of the Fire Protection Specialist is to provide life safety inspection expertise for the licensure and certification of health care facilities.

Requirements may include performing these duties as a team leader, team member or individually as assigned.

The incumbent will perform on-site surveys, document findings and prepare reports.

The incumbent will provide independent specialized work on all aspects of fire safety, fire prevention and other areas of life safety.

Responsibilities also include understanding and enforcement of national, state, and local fire safety NFPA codes and laws.

The incumbent may also be required to conduct surveys of other types of licensed providers, as assigned by management.

The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology.

The incumbent must also be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays.

This position requires successful completion of all Center for Medicare Services (CMS) Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP) training for Life Safety within six (6) months of hire.

This position has been identified as mission essential.

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays.

In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work.

Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees;

• Life insurance: $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance;

• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida;

• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually;

• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year;

• Opportunities for career advancement;

• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities);

• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required);

• Training opportunities;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Shared Savings Program for select medical services;

• Lower copays for prescription drugs;

• Health and Wellness discounts.

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principals of administration and management.

Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification requirements.

Skills in the techniques of oral communication, attentive listening, interview procedures, writing skills, team dynamics, and methods of documentation review.

Ability to plan and organize to ensure timely completion of survey responsibilities.

Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions.

Ability to travel as necessary with or without accommodation.

Ability to up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, ladders, etc.). with or without accommodation.

Ability to climb ladders to inspect smoke/fire walls and roof mounted equipment.

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time while performing surveys.

Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and equipment used in fire safety preventions.

Ability to conduct fire inspections for fire safety and preventions.

Knowledge of construction standard rating for health care facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Fire Safety Inspector I Certification pursuant to Chapter 633.261, F.S. and Chapter 69A-39, F.A.C..

Two (2) years of professional or paraprofessional experience in fire prevention, fire protection systems installations, or other construction inspection related experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

This position is required to complete Basic Life Safety training within six (6) months of hire.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate of Compliance in accordance with Chapter 633.261, F.S. and Chapter 69A-39, F.A.C.

CONTACT: ALETA GARNER / MARIAH DAVIS 386-462-6201

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615 HIGH SPRINGS, FL, US, 32643 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33559 STARKE, FL, US, 32091 CEDAR KEY, FL, US, 32625 PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 ARCHER, FL, US, 32618 BELLEVIEW, FL, US, 34420 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 HAWTHORNE, FL, US, 32640 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34432 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32727 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34788 WELLBORN, FL, US, 32094 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32056 LECANTO, FL, US, 34461 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 HERNANDO, FL, US, 34442 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064 WEEKI WACHEE, FL, US, 34606 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33542 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34714 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 TRENTON, FL, US, 32693 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 OCALA, FL, US, 34478 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32605 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 REDDICK, FL, US, 32686 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34452 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 OCALA, FL, US, 34473 OCALA, FL, US, 34482 TAVARES, FL, US, 32278 MOUNT DORA, FL, US, 32757 UMATILLA, FL, US, 32784 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32653 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33541 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 LA CROSSE, FL, US, 32658 OCALA, FL, US, 33474 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 34428 TAVARES, FL, US, 32778 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 OCALA, FL, US, 34475 LADY LAKE, FL, US, 32162 KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL, US, 32656 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 WELAKA, FL, US, 32193 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32644 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32026 PALATKA, FL, US, 32007 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 CITRA, FL, US, 32113 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32736 OCALA, FL, US, 34471 NEWBERRY, FL, US, 32669 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 WALDO, FL, US, 32694 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34431 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33540 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 32629 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32024 WELLBORN, FL, US, 32055 JONESVILLE, FL, US, 32669

Nearest Major Market:Gainesville