Engineering Specialist III - 43001001

Business and Financial Operations; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Fire Marshal's Division of the Department of Financial Services in Tallahassee seeks an Engineering Specialist III to review construction documents and site plans for state facilities, ensuring Florida Fire Prevention Code compliance. The role prepares technical correspondence, conducts inspections, and serves as a subject matter expert on fire code interpretations and rule development.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver license, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering principles, fire prevention codes and standards.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data and perform technical inspections.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and establish working relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents and site plans for state facilities to ensure compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
• Prepare technical correspondence.
• Conduct inspections and document findings.
• Serve as SME on fire code interpretations and rule development.

Skills

Fire code interpretation

Site inspections

Technical writing

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Fire Safety Inspector II Certification (within 18 months)

Job description

Engineering Specialist III with the State Fire Marshal's Division of the Department of Financial Services in Tallahassee. This role involves reviewing construction documents and site plans for state facilities to ensure compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code, preparing technical correspondence, conducting inspections, and serving as a subject matter expert on fire code interpretations and rule development.

• High school diploma or equivalent and valid driver license


• Valid current Fire Safety Inspector Certificate of Compliance; must obtain Florida Fire Safety Inspector II Certification within 18 months


• Knowledge of engineering principles, fire prevention codes and standards, and legal/regulatory frameworks


• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data and perform technical inspections


• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and establish working relationships with stakeholders