Fire Protection Technician - 6784
City of Gainesville
Job Description
Salary Range Minimum: $44,907.20 - $72,555.38
Closing Date: 03/26/2026
SUMMARY
Advanced technical and analytical work providing reviews and designs related to fire protection systems, features, devices, and issues. The single position allocated to this class reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its managerial and professional accounting duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Reviews and evaluates site and construction plans for developments, and engineered fire protection system plans, shop drawings and specifications (suppression, detection and alarm, smoke and fire control) to determine compliance with national standards, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, fire and building safety codes and standards, fire department policies, and procedures, and recognized fire protection principles and practices as determined to be consistent with the level of experience and training.
• Reviews Zoning Verification Forms subject to general supervision and provides documentation to the applicant as to additional information and/or permits that may be required.
• Assists with the review and evaluation of existing structures, facilities, and subdivisions for fire protection needs.
• Accompany inspectors on the inspection of construction sites and assists with the inspection and testing of complex systems and/or devices required for fire and life safety within buildings or at specialized facilities as requested.
• Works closely with other cities, county, state departments or bureaus, and federal agencies to ensure proper coordination and timely completion of plans, to review tasks, and to maintain uniformity of code interpretations and policies between the Fire Department and those departments and bureaus.
• Provides technical consultative assistance to architects, engineers, builders, developers, and owners, addressing code-related needs or deficiencies pertaining to fire prevention and protection, as determined to be consistent with the level of experience and training, and under direct supervision.
• Provides technical assistance and advice relating to the application, enforcement, and interpretation of codes and standards relating to fire protection to Fire Department members and other codes
• enforcement personnel as determined to be consistent with the level of experience and training and under direct supervision.
• Assists with studies to evaluate new building methods and materials to recommend methods for improving fire protection through promulgation and adoption of codes, changing procedures and practices, acquisition of reference materials, and fire equipment to be used by the department in prevention, protection, suppression, and incident control.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and a Minimum of 4 years working in a business, technical service, or regulatory environment, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Florida State Municipal Fire Safety Inspector certification required.
• Conditional employment may be based on entering the required educational program within three months and obtaining this certification within one-year (12) months of initial hire.
Closing Date: 03/26/2026
SUMMARY
Advanced technical and analytical work providing reviews and designs related to fire protection systems, features, devices, and issues. The single position allocated to this class reports to a designated supervisor and works under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its managerial and professional accounting duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Reviews and evaluates site and construction plans for developments, and engineered fire protection system plans, shop drawings and specifications (suppression, detection and alarm, smoke and fire control) to determine compliance with national standards, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, fire and building safety codes and standards, fire department policies, and procedures, and recognized fire protection principles and practices as determined to be consistent with the level of experience and training.
• Reviews Zoning Verification Forms subject to general supervision and provides documentation to the applicant as to additional information and/or permits that may be required.
• Assists with the review and evaluation of existing structures, facilities, and subdivisions for fire protection needs.
• Accompany inspectors on the inspection of construction sites and assists with the inspection and testing of complex systems and/or devices required for fire and life safety within buildings or at specialized facilities as requested.
• Works closely with other cities, county, state departments or bureaus, and federal agencies to ensure proper coordination and timely completion of plans, to review tasks, and to maintain uniformity of code interpretations and policies between the Fire Department and those departments and bureaus.
• Provides technical consultative assistance to architects, engineers, builders, developers, and owners, addressing code-related needs or deficiencies pertaining to fire prevention and protection, as determined to be consistent with the level of experience and training, and under direct supervision.
• Provides technical assistance and advice relating to the application, enforcement, and interpretation of codes and standards relating to fire protection to Fire Department members and other codes
• enforcement personnel as determined to be consistent with the level of experience and training and under direct supervision.
• Assists with studies to evaluate new building methods and materials to recommend methods for improving fire protection through promulgation and adoption of codes, changing procedures and practices, acquisition of reference materials, and fire equipment to be used by the department in prevention, protection, suppression, and incident control.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and a Minimum of 4 years working in a business, technical service, or regulatory environment, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Florida State Municipal Fire Safety Inspector certification required.
• Conditional employment may be based on entering the required educational program within three months and obtaining this certification within one-year (12) months of initial hire.
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