Senior Fire Plans Examiner & Code Enforcement Lead

City of Lakeland, Civil Service; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakeland seeks an experienced Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner who provides senior technical leadership in fire prevention, inspections, plans review, and investigations. You will mentor staff, interpret codes, and coordinate prevention activities, while ensuring compliance across complex projects and high-risk occupancies.

Acting Fire Marshal duties may be assigned. This role requires coordination with developers, contractors, and external agencies to uphold fire codes and safety

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 4 years of progressively responsible Fire Inspector/Plan Examiner work at Lakeland FD or equivalent.
• Florida Firefighter II and Fire Safety Inspector I/II certifications.
• NFPA Fire Plans Examiner certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex inspections, plans reviews, and investigations.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to staff.
• Coordinate prevention activities and operational priorities.
• Review code interpretations and advise Fire Marshal.
• Serve as subject matter expert on fire code enforcement and systems.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Code enforcement

Plans review

Fire investigations

Training delivery

Code interpretation

Education

Associate degree

State Firefighter II certification

State Fire Safety Inspector I & II

NFPA Fire Plans Examiner

State Fire Investigator certification

Job description

The City of Lakeland seeks an experienced Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner who provides senior technical leadership in fire prevention, inspections, plans review, and investigations. You will mentor staff, interpret codes, and coordinate prevention activities, while ensuring compliance across complex projects and high-risk occupancies.

Acting Fire Marshal duties may be assigned. This role requires coordination with developers, contractors, and external agencies to uphold fire codes and safety