68061400 - FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

State of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement options

Annual leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Career advancement

Tuition waivers

Student loan forgiveness

Training opportunities

FSAs

Shared Savings Program

Wellness discounts

Job summary

State of Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration seeks a Fire Protection Specialist to provide life safety inspection expertise for licensure and certification of health care facilities.

The role covers on-site surveys, report preparation, and enforcement of NFPA codes, with potential team leadership and after-hours work. CMS QSEP Life Safety training must be completed within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Fire Safety Inspector I Certification is required for licensure and certification.
• Two years of professional or paraprofessional experience in fire prevention or related inspection work.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• Must complete CMS QSEP Life Safety training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect health care facilities for life safety and fire protection compliance.
• Document findings and prepare survey reports, potentially as team lead or member.
• Enforce NFPA codes and state/federal fire safety standards.
• Perform on-site surveys and occasionally work weekends/holidays.
• Be proficient with Word/Outlook and mobile devices; travel as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Attentive listening

Documentation

Team leadership

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Travel ability

Physical stamina

Education

Fire Safety Inspector I Certification

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

CMS QSEP training

NFPA codes knowledge

Job description

Requisition No: 884059

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: 10/02/2026

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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 drugsHealth 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 is required for this position pursuant to Chapter 633.261, F.S. and Chapter 69A-39, F.A.C. and two years of professional or paraprofessional experience in fire prevention, fire protection systems installations or other construction inspection related experience is required.

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: RAMIN FOROUHAR or 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.

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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.