Fire Plans Examiner

Fire Plans Examiner

Salary: $62,292.00 Annually Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2748 Department: Building Opening Date: 03/09/2026 Closing Date: 4/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: General Employee

Description & Benefits Questions regarding benefits are available upon request.

MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school, supplemented by course work in fire prevention, plus five (5) years of experience in fire/structural reviews or related work required.
• Special training in fire safety preferred.
• Associates Degree in Fire Science, Fire Prevention or Building Construction preferred.
• Must possess a valid Floridas Drivers License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required License: Must possess and maintain a Certificate of Compliance as a Fire Safety Inspector from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards.

EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS

• Code 2: Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency.
• On an incident by incident basis, the employees Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under general supervision, performs technical and clerical work associated with the review and approval of plans for construction to ensure compliance with established local, state and national fire codes, ordinances and regulations including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

Work involves reviewing permit application packages for building construction, alteration and repairs in the areas of fire, life safety, fire suppression, alarms and other areas to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local codes, ordinances and laws.

Work also involves reviewing new construction or modifications to existing buildings for fire and safety hazards: interpretation, application and enforcement of city and state fire codes pertaining to commercial and multi-family buildings.

Employee is also responsible for responding to inquiries pertaining to fire code regulations and requirements from property owners, architects, developers, etc. The employee is also required to perform fire inspections for construction of permitted systems as needed.

Coordinates with the Senior Plans Examiner and Fire Department as needed. Reports to the Chief Building Official.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receives and reviews plans and/or blueprints for building construction, modification or repair projects in the City, interpreting plans and advising permit applicants to ensure adherence to local, regional, state and national fire codes, as applicable; determines applicable fees; contacts permit applicants to resolve discrepancies in plans.
• Conducts technical review of new building construction or building modification for conformance with applicable city and state fire codes; giving final approval to work that meets applicable codes.
• Meets with architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, etc., prior to construction to advise of code provisions and restrictions, and of necessary steps to achieve compliance.
• Receives walk-in, email, or telephone inquiries concerning fire reviews and inspections on new construction and/or permit procedures, and provides information based on detailed knowledge of such processes; may refer inquiries to other personnel, as appropriate.
• Reviews and studies fire code regulations to stay informed of changes in fire codes and ordinances; completes necessary classes to maintain required Certificate of Compliance as a Fire Safety Inspector from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards.
• Perform fire inspections for construction of permitted systems as needed.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work may involve responding to artificial or natural disasters to assist in recovery efforts.
• Performs other related work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

This position is General Non-Exempt and is covered under Personnel Policies and the Administrative Code.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.
• Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.
• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.
• Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employees cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.
• Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employees cost.
• Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employees annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.
• Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employees salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: City contributes a base of 3%. Employees may contribute up to 6% and the City will match the employees contribution.
• Holidays: 10 holidays and 1 birthday holiday.
• Paid Leave: Accrue 96 hours of vacation and sick leave per year. Accrued vacation hours increase after 10 years of service.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Do you possess a valid Drivers License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record?

   • Yes
   • No

2. Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

   • None
   • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
   • Associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Prevention or Building Construction
   • Bachelors degree or higher in Fire Science, Fire Prevention or Building Construction
   • Degree in unrelated field

3. Is your education supplemented by coursework in Fire Prevention?

   • Yes
   • No

4. How many years of experience do you have in fire/structural reviews or related work?

   • None
   • Less than 5 years
   • 5 to 8 years
   • 9 or more years

5. Briefly explain your experience in fire/structure reviews or related work. If none, type N/A.

6. Do you have special training in fire safety?

   • Yes
   • No

7. Briefly explain your training in fire safety. If none, type N/A.

8. Do you possess and maintain a Certificate of Compliance as a Fire Safety Inspector from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards?

   • Yes
   • No

REQUIREMENT

• Required Question

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

• City: City of Palm Bay
• Address: 120 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, Florida, 32907
• Phone: (321) 952-3421
• Website:http://www.palmbayfl.gov