Fire Prevention Inspector I/II/III

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062. Performs specialized field and office work in fire prevention with responsibility for enforcement of fire safety codes, laws, and ordinances and includes inspection of commercial buildings to ensure compliance. Initiative and judgment must be exercised to recognize fire hazards and acquire code compliance. Field work exposes employee to varying weather conditions, chemicals, noxious fumes, insects, heights, and confined areas. Work is performed under general supervision, according to established guidelines, and is reviewed through daily conferences. Minimum Qualifications: Fire Prevention Inspector I - C: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate with six (6) months experience in fire inspection, fire prevention or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector Certification from the Division of State Fire Marshal and a valid Florida Driver's License. Must pass a background check which includes a polygraph. Fire Prevention Inspector II - C: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate with two (2) years experience in fire inspection, fire prevention; or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector Certification from the Division of State Fire Marshal and a valid Florida Driver's License. Must pass a background check which includes a polygraph. Fire Prevention Inspector III - C: High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate with four (4) or more years experience in fire inspection, fire prevention; or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector Certification from the Division of State Fire Marshal with a valid Florida Driver's License. Must pass a background check which includes a polygraph. This is a full-time CONTRACT position with the same benefits as Regular full-time. Most contracts are renewable for terms of one year. Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062. If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows: Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree; Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree. Our Benefits Package The City of Orlando provides a competitive benefits package. Visit our City Benefits website for more information. Background and Drug Testing Policy All job offers with the City of Orlando are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and a physical examination by an agency determined by the City. The physical examination includes screening for the presence of illegal narcotic substances. The City of Orlando will use a Consumer Reporting Agency to obtain background information. As such, you may be entitled to certain rights if you are not selected based on information contained in that report. For more information, including information about your rights, go to www.ftc.gov/credit .