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
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:
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Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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.
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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.
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