Fire Inspector II
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Fire Inspector II
Recruitment # 260928-703140-001
Department
Tampa Fire Rescue
Open Date
9/30/2026 12:00:00 PM
Filing Deadline
10/14/2026 4:00:00 PM
Salary
$114,466.56 - $149,834.88/year
Employment Type
Full-Time
Type of Recruitment
Departmental
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Nature Of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for enforcing fire prevention codes. Work is of more than average difficulty and includes enforcing fire prevention codes. This position requires previously acquired knowledge, abilities and skills. An employee in this position performs as lead inspector. Most functions are performed in the field, requiring the operation of a lightweight motor vehicle to travel among worksites, and involve extensive public contact. Employees must be capable of maintaining accurate records, drafting complete and concise written reports, and performing tasks requiring light to moderate physical exertion. Employees are required to maintain combat firefighter readiness as they are subject to deployment in that capacity. Work schedules vary and might include nights, weekends and holidays on a regular or irregular basis. Although under general supervision, employees are often physically removed from superiors and might be required to provide leadership and training to inspectors and others. Work is reviewed through consultation, observation and submitted reports.
Examples of Duties
- Conducts fire prevention inspections of commercial, industrial and multi-family structures including childcare facilities, apartment houses, theaters, and places of public assembly; inspects existing or new structures and facilities under construction for compliance with fire prevention ordinances and codes.
- Informs owners, managers and other responsible parties of violations detected; explains corrections necessary and date by which corrections must be instituted; issues citations when voluntary compliance is not obtained.
- Trains and educates inspectors and combat fire personnel in the process and techniques of conducting fire prevention inspections.
- Conducts public information programs, explaining fire prevention and safety measures through lectures, demonstrations and audio-visual presentations; arranges for tours of fire installations and public demonstrations of equipment.
- Maintains records of scheduled and completed assignments; documents findings in narrative and statistical reports; drafts written summaries sufficiently detailed and accurate for use in legal proceedings.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently classified as Fire Inspector
- Must be assigned to the fire prevention prior to October 1, 2022
- Currently compensated at the rank of F07
- Meet the minimum qualifications for Fire Inspector II as listed in Article 32 of the collective bargaining agreement by October 1, 2026
- Be listed in the February 2, 2026, letter that is included in the current collective bargaining agreement
- Education points will be awarded as referenced in appendix F of the IAFF contract. A copy of the diploma should be submitted if a degree was conferred. If a copy of the diploma is not available, an official transcript clearly showing a diploma conferred date can be used as proof of graduation. Acceptable certifications listed in appendix F or proof of degree must be submitted prior to the posted filing deadline.
Possession of
A valid Florida driver's license.
Florida State Fire Inspector I certification
Florida State Fire Inspector II certification
Successful completion of the Company Officer Class (certificate or proof of course completion)
Examination
Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.
Comments
Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.
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