Fire Protection Inspector
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2026-07034
Department
FIRE AND RESCUE
Opening Date
03/30/2026
Closing Date
4/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
Six (6) years of education and/or experience in fire protection systems, codes, consultations, design and inspection.
Possession of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field is preferred.
Licensing/Certification/Registration
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.
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.
Other Requirements:
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.
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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 veterans 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: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
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?
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $63,746.16 . 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.)
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Possession of a Bachelors 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.
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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.
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Do you have six (6) years of education and/or experience in fire protection systems, codes, consultations, design and inspection?
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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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 Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?
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FLA Fire Safety Inspector Certification is required prior to appointment and must maintained during employment. A copy of your FLA Fire Safety Inspector Certification must be attached.
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NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) certification or NFPA Certified Fire Plan Specialist (CFPS) certification is preferred. Do you possess such certifications? Please attach your certifications to this application.
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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.
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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
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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?
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers 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.
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Provide your full Drivers 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.
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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.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont 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
Required Question
Employer City of Jacksonville
Address 117 W. Duval St.
Suite 100
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx