LICENSE & REGISTRATION INSPECTOR

Job description

LICENSE & REGISTRATION INSPECTOR -

nDate: Sep 29, 2026

nThe State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .

nRequisition No:

nAgency: Financial Services

nWorking Title: LICENSE & REGISTRATION INSPECTOR -

nPay Plan: Career Service

nPosition Number:

nSalary: $34,760.00

nPosting Closing Date: 10/06/2026

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nOPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

nCLASS TITLE: LICENSE AND REGISTRATION INSPECTOR

nDIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

nBUREAU: FIRE PREVENTION

nCITY: TAMPA

nCOUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH

nWorking 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:

nnnHealth insurance (over 90% employer paid)

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nn$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)

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nnDental, vision and supplemental insurances

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nnState of Florida retirement package

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nnGenerous vacation and sick leave

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nnNine (9) paid holidays a year

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nnOne (1) Personal Holiday each year

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nnCareer advancement opportunities

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nnTuition waiver for public college courses

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nnTraining opportunities

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nnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

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nnPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)

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n nFor a more complete list of benefits, visit:

nA high school diploma or its equivalent is required.

nAdditional requirements:

nnnValid driver’s license.

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nnFire Inspection Certification FS 633.081 or within 12 months of employment.

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nnExperience using Microsoft software products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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nnExperience compiling and analyzing data.

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nnExperience creating reports.

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n nPreference:

nnApplicants with experience conducting or preparing public outreach programs.

n nMinimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

nnnKnowledge of administrative principles and practices.

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nnKnowledge of office procedures and practices.

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nnKnowledge of the methods of data collection.

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nnKnowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.

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nnAbility to collect, evaluate, and analyze data.

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nnAbility to organize files and other records.

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nnAbility to perform basic arithmetic calculations.

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nnAbility to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

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nnAbility to operate general office equipment.

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nnAbility to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

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nnAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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nnAbility to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner.

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nnAbility to communicate verbally and in writing.

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nnAbility to use computer equipment and software programs.

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nnAbility to type.

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nnAbility to safely operate motor vehicle.

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n nSPECIAL NOTES:

nApplications must be completed.

nThis position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

nThis position will be filled at the base salary of $34,760.00, which is non-negotiable.

nEmployees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

nResponses 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.

nBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

nUnder supervision, performs initial fire safety inspections and equipment, component, machinery, and buildings. When significant violations are found the inspection is turned over to higher authority for further investigation. Aids in the enforcement of all laws under the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal relating to the prevention of fires. Assist with investigations into the cause and circumstances of fires, and reports violations of appropriate fire safety rules to a Fire Protection Specialist Supervisor. Assist in the inspection and approval of new construction and renovations prior to occupancy. Helps verify that construction materials and methods meet safety performance standards, fire protection codes, and manufacturer’s specifications. Assist in the investigations into the circumstances of fires, for the purpose of determining the adequacy of codes and fire safety standards, and the effect compliance or non-compliance had on the fire. Conduct research of code requirements and help prepare written reports on fire safety inspections. Compiles and analyzes data. Collects data to assemble regional, monthly and reports to be submitted by the 3rd working day of each month. Transcribes notes, prepares and types letters, prioritizes incoming and outgoing office correspondence, memorandums and reports on technical subject matters. Maintains liaison with key personnel who are involved with fire protection in order to keep informed of the latest concerns, techniques, and developments in the field of fire safety. Receives complaints of fire safety violations and helps investigate the complaint under the supervision of a Fire Protection Specialist Supervisor. Provides assistance to the public, other state government agencies and other agencies such as fire departments and law enforcement departments. Interprets established policies and provides information for the resolution of problems

nAssist in Educational training programs for local fire services, state agencies, private industry, and the general public.

nProvides some administrative and logistical support to office staff within a region office. Prepares replies for routine documents, tracks and ensures response in a timely manner. Coordinates travel arrangements and processes paperwork in a timely manner. Operates and/or utilizes a variety of standard office machines and computer equipment and software.

nArrange material for supervisor’s use in public speaking or classroom presentation.

nPerforms other duties as assigned.

nIf 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.

nCandidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

nThe State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

nVETERANS’ 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

nLocation:

nTAMPA, FL, US, 33602

nNearest Major Market:Tampa

Worksite address

tampa, FL, 33646, US

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