Fire Inspector

Salary: $69,266.00 - $107,662.00 Annually
Location : 1441 FAU Research Park Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, USA, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01312
Department: Office of Public Safety
Division: Fire Rescue
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Summary Objective
Salary/Step Placement: The salary range listed for this position reflects the full range of the applicable salary step schedule. The starting salary and step placement for the selected candidate will be determined based on verification of the candidate's current salary step, relevant experience, education, certifications, qualifications, and other applicable factors. Placement within the salary range is not guaranteed and may vary based on the selected candidate's verified qualifications.

Please review the job description and the documentation requirements indicated below.**


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Purpose of this position is to protect life and property through skilled fire/life safety inspection, code enforcement, fire prevention, and related public safety activities.
This class works under general supervision and exercises independent judgment in conducting inspections, documenting violations, interpreting applicable fire/life safety requirements, and working with property owners and the public.
Employees assigned to this class must utilize special skills and training to enforce all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and may be required to respond to emergencies and perform tasks as needed.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Conducts fire/life safety inspections of properties on a yearly basis to identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal fire regulations.
• Inspects and tests fire/life safety and suppression systems and takes appropriate action when hazardous conditions present an immediate danger to life.
• Documents inspection findings; reviews findings with property owners and supervisors; and prepares notices of violation and related enforcement documentation.
• Appears before the City Code Enforcement Board, Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, and courts of law as required to support enforcement of fire regulations.
• Reviews construction drawings and specifications to identify and correct fire/life safety concerns.
• Assists with investigations involving the origin, cause, and circumstances of fires.
• Responds to and resolves fire/life safety complaints from the public.
• Performs standby fire watches at places of public assembly and special events to ensure fire/life safety systems are operational and applicable requirements are followed.
• Participates in required training to maintain state and local fire inspector certifications and current knowledge of fire prevention practices.
• Provides fire safety and injury-prevention education to groups and individuals as assigned.
• May respond to emergencies, assist in rescues, and provide basic life support emergency care when appropriately certified and assigned.
• Investigate fire scenes in order to determine cause and origin, prepare and submit detailed records, and reports demonstrating results, take photographs of evidence.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance, or Certificate of Training.
• Current State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.
• Valid State of Florida driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess or ability to obtain Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals certification as a Fire Inspector as a condition of successfully completing the probationary period.
• Must maintain all required licenses and certifications as a condition of employment.
• Current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Current State of Florida Paramedic certification preferred.
• Fire plans examiner certified through Broward County Board of Rules and Appeal.
• Additional fire prevention, plans review, public education, or fire investigation training and experience preferred.
• Three (3) years experience performing fire/life safety inspections, fire prevention, code enforcement, fire investigation, plans review, or closely related work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable fire prevention, fire/life safety, and code enforcement principles, practices, regulations, and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems, including alarms, suppression systems, emergency lighting, fire pumps, and related equipment.
• Ability to inspect properties and systems, recognize hazardous conditions, document findings, and communicate corrective actions.
• Ability to read and review construction drawings and specifications for fire/life safety concerns.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports, notices of violation, and other inspection records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with property owners, contractors, City officials, regulatory agencies, and members of the public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and apply applicable codes and regulations consistently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, vendors, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs very heavy and strenuous physical work requiring strength, stamina, agility, and coordination. Duties may require prolonged standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling persons and equipment while wearing full personal protective equipment and SCBA.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Work is performed in fire stations, emergency vehicles, training environments, community settings, and emergency scenes. The employee may be exposed to fire, heat, smoke, hazardous materials, infectious materials, extreme weather, noise, confined spaces, unstable structures, traffic, water hazards, and other hazardous or potentially life-threatening conditions.

WORK HOURS
Generally Monday-Friday during normal business hours. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, special events, declared emergencies, or other hours necessary to meet the operational needs of the City.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH 2026 BENEFITS SUMMARY

HOLIDAY LEAVE
Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee's discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)
New Year's DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeteran's DayPresident's DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE
Employees start to accrue vacation leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment based on the following schedule:
Service Time Leave Accumulated Annually Hours Maximum Accrual Hours 0 - 48 months96 hours per year19249 - 108 months112 hours per year224109 - 168 months136 hours per year272169 months and over 176 hours per year352

SICK LEAVE

Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.
RETIREMENT PLAN

The retirement program for this position is the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Master's Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS
An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City's pay for performance policy of up to 3%.


DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri-Rail EDP Discount., and etc.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Employees on the City's medical plan may participate in the City's Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.
Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io or
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree/Trade School/Certification
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02


Do you currently possess a valid State of Florida Firefighter Certification, Certificate of Statutory Compliance or Certificate of Training and are you able to maintain this credential throughout employment?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you currently possess a valid State of Florida Fire Inspector I Certification and are you able to maintain this credential throughout employment?

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of professional experience do you have performing fire/life safety inspections, fire prevention, code enforcement, fire investigation, plans review, or closely related work?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3
• 3 years or more

05


Do you currently possess, or are you able to obtain within the required timeframe, Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals certification as a Fire Inspector?

• Yes
• No, but can obtain during the probationary period.
• None of the above

06


Do you currently possess a valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you currently possess a valid State of Florida Paramedic certification? (preferred certification).

• Yes
• No

08


Which of the following fire/life safety systems do you have experience inspecting, testing, or evaluating? Select all that apply.

• Fire alarm systems
• Fire sprinkler/suppression systems
• Fire pumps
• Emergency Lighting
• Fire extinguishers
• Standpipe systems
• Fire/life safety equipment
• Other fire protection systems
• None of the above

09


. Have you previously been responsible for communicating fire/life safety violations or code deficiencies to property owners, contractors, businesses, or members of the public?

• Yes
• No

10


Which of the following areas do you have professional training or experience in? Select all that apply.

• Fire/life safety inspections
• Fire code enforcement
• Fire prevention
• Fire plans review
• Fire investigations
• Origin and cause investigations
• Fire/life safety education
• Construction drawing/specification review
• Code Enforcement Board proceedings
• Court testimony related to fire/code enforcement
• Fire watch/public assembly inspections
• None of the above

11


Do you have possession of a valid Florida driver's license, or a valid license from another state equivalent to a Florida Class E, with an acceptable driving history? (must remain valid throughout employment)

• Currently hold a valid Florida license
• Currently hold an equivalent state license and will obtain a Florida license within 30 days of employment.
• None of the above

12


Has your driver's license ever been suspended, cancelled or revoked for any reason in the past 7 years?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you previously applied to this or any other position with the City of Deerfield Beach?

• Yes
• No

14


If yes, please state the position(s) and dates applied.
15


Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Social Media
• Deerfield-beach.com
• Word of Mouth
• Other

16


Prior to submitting your application, have you confirmed the following documents have been attached as required? Should you have issues with attachments, please contact Government Jobs Applicant Support View phone number on click.appcast.io, City of Deerfield Beach staff are unable to assist with applications.APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PROPER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certification of Statutory Compliance or Certificate of Training
• State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification
• State of Florida Driver's License (or other state equivalent)
• State of Florida EMT Certification
• Broward County Board of Ruley and Appeals Cert (if obtained)
• Other certifications

Required Question