SALARY: $49,337.60 Annually
Closing Date: 06/26/2026
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided: Fire safety Inspector I by the State of Florida (Levels 1, 2, and 3), Fire safety Inspector II by the State of Florida (Level 3), and Firefighter II by the State of Florida (Levels 1, 2, and 3).
Candidates must successfully pass the Firefighter Physical Abilities Test (FPAT) before being scheduled for an interview. After hire, employees are required to complete the FPAT annually, consistent with the standards and procedures outlined in Lexipol Procedure 602.3.
Level 1
Required Certifications: Fire safety Inspector I* Firefighter II* Preference given for Fire safety Inspector II
Level 2
Required Certifications: Fire safety Inspector I* Firefighter II
Three years of fire suppression/prevention, fire inspection, fire codes enforcement, or building plans review for fire codes compliance experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Preference given for Fire safety Inspector II*
Level 3
Required Certifications: Fire safety Inspector I*, Fire safety Inspector II*, Firefighter II*
Six years of fire suppression/prevention, fire inspection, fire codes enforcement, or building plans review for fire codes compliance experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Preference given for any of the following: Fire Officer I*, Fire Officer II*, Fire Code Administrator*, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, completion of a two-year college level program in Fire Sciences or related field.
*Indicates State of Florida Certification
For external applicants only: A sworn affidavit attesting to the non-use of tobacco products. Use the link below to access the affidavit form: https://alachuacounty.us/Depts/HR/Documents/ADACompliant/AC Tobacco Affidavit.pdf Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua . Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352) 374-5219.
Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST TDD (352) 491-4431 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.