ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 43001001

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement package

Vacation and sick leave

9 paid holidays

Personal holiday

Tuition waiver

Training opportunities

EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Florida Department of Financial Services seeks an Engineering Specialist III in Tallahassee to review state facility plans for compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code, conduct technical reviews, and provide expert guidance on fire safety standards.

Responsibilities include preparing technical correspondence, supporting on-site inspections, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement code amendments and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid and current driver license.
• Valid and current Fire Safety Inspector Certificate of Compliance issued by the Division under F. S. 633.
• Must possess Florida Fire Safety Inspector II Certification or greater within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents of state facilities for compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
• Prepare technical correspondence and maintain records for fire protection projects.
• Assist with on-site inspections and evaluate field changes for compliance.
• Provide professional technical and consultative services on fire prevention code interpretations.
• Develop and monitor compliance with amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Analytical techniques

Verbal and written communication

Project planning

Problem solving

Education

Fire Safety Inspector Certificate of Compliance

Fire Safety Inspector II Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition No: 887095

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 43001001

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43001001

Salary: $55,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2026

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CLASS TITLE: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III

DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

BUREAU: FIRE PREVENTION

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

Benefits

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays a year
• One (1) Personal Holiday each year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid and current driver license.
• Valid and current Fire Safety Inspector Certificate of Compliance issued by the Division under F. S. 633.
• Must possess Florida Fire Safety Inspector II Certification or greater within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation and grammar usage
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications
• Knowledge of fire prevention practices, standards and codes
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Ability to know how to find information and identify essential information
• Ability to find ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
• Ability to perform technical engineering inspections.
• Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinates work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Special Notes

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

This position will be filled at $55,000.00 annually.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Brief Description Of Duties

Assignments afford opportunities for independent judgment in planning work details and in making technical decisions. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level administrative employee and is reviewed for details, compliance with various Fire Laws, Administrative Rules, Codes, and Standards and for conformance with agency policies and procedures.

Specific Duties

Review construction documents of all new & existing state-owned and state-leased facilities within assigned region(s). Verify construction, site plans, architectural and engineering drawing documents comply with the Florida Fire Prevention Code as adopted by the state of Florida. Complete reviews within statutory time frames.

Prepares technical correspondence on all building plans, site inspections and any other fire protection projects. Responds to correspondence and telephone inquiries and maintains prescribed records and other material pertinent to the discharge of duties.

When requested/assigned, assist with on-site inspections with field personnel on new construction projects and, from time to time, assist the field inspector on existing facilities to determine compliance with particular code concerns. In concert with inspection staff, assist in the evaluation of field changes, modifications and adjustment.

Aid Engineer II in the review of complex plans and served as an SME resource for Engineer II. Periodic review of plans with Engineer II for quality assurance. Assist in special project (s) or assignments.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement the timeline and management program required to modify and adopt rules, including but not limited to the Florida Administrative Code 69A-60, Florida Administrative Code 69A-3, and the tri-annual development, publishing, and distribution of the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Independently gathers and organizes complex data related to the program; recommends, designs, and implements organizational and operational processes and procedures as needed and confers with stakeholders to ensure the successful functioning of newly implemented systems and procedures.

Independently or with limited supervision, provides professional technical and consultative services to all inquiries related to the Florida Fire Prevention Code and the associated rules, standards, code development process, fire code interpretations, and the preparation of declaratory statements.

Develops and monitors compliance of the local fire jurisdictions regarding the submission of amendments and the approval or denial of amendments related to the Florida Fire Prevention Code as outlined in FS 633.202.

Serves as the technical expert to the Florida Fire Code Advisory Council members. Develops and implements tasks associated with the update, development, publishing, and distribution of the Florida Fire Prevention code to ensure compliance with the implementation of the code.

Exhibits skilled decision-making techniques in evaluating and planning regional and statewide workshops. Consults with local, state, and federal officials to ensure workshops are organized and are in full compliance with regulations for a successful meeting, such as proper signatures are obtained and that minutes are archived for the future, prepare periodic reports, conduct fire safety research, and perform other assigned work as directed by higher authority.

Attend seminars, training, workshops, and conferences as required.

Attends job-related training as required and recommended by the Department of Financial Services.

Performs Other Duties As Required.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.