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Requisition No: 876048 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: CHIEF OF FIRE FIGHTER STAND & TRAINING - 43000674

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 43000674 

Salary:  $118,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/17/2026 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

BUREAU: FIRE FIGHTER STANDARDS & TRAINING

CITY: OCALA

COUNTY: MARION

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: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays each year

• One (1) Personal Holiday each year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if eligible)

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

SPECIAL NOTES:

Four (4) years of professional experience in Fire Science, Business Management, Education, or another related field is required. A post-secondary degree in Fire Science, Business Management, Education, or another related field may substitute for the required professional experience on a year-for-year basis.

Additional requirements:

• Florida Certified Firefighter II - FS 633.
• Florida Certified Fire Instructor III - FS 633 (required within eighteen (18) months of appointment).
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (required within eighteen (18) months of appointment).

• Five (5) or more years' experience in the development of curricula of fire and emergency training programs.
• Five (5) or more years' experience managing fire service training, facilities, equipment, maintenance and improvements, overseeing the management of facilities and equipment maintenance and improvements.

Preference:

• Three (3) or more years' experience in School Administration for a college or Technical Training Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to be a self-starter; using creativity, innovation, and persistence to achieve positive results.
• Ability to conduct problem analysis; analyze problems comprehensively and make timely practical decisions.
• Skillful using time effectively, acting independently, and is motivated to succeed.
• Knowledgeable of contemporary personnel management concepts.
• Knowledge of accounting practices.
• Knowledge of database management.
• Knowledge of budget development, planning and management.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to create and promote cooperative and productive working relationships within DFS and across departments and other agencies.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent public speaking abilities

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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position will be filled at $118,000.00 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:

This position spends the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work, and who have the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action, including all employees.

Administrative/Leadership:

• Directs the operation and administrative functions of the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training and the Florida State Fire College.
• Develops and implements rules, regulations, forms, and procedures related to firefighter training and certifications.
• Prepares technical correspondence and materials pertaining to Bureau activities.
• Develops and manages the operating budget for the Bureau.
• Enforces Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, and exercise independent judgment when dealing with agencies violating related laws.
• Administers the Florida Firefighter's Supplemental Compensation program.
• Conducts research on emerging trends and best practices in fire safety and training, incorporating findings into training programs.
• Prioritizes and implements measures to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of firefighters during training and operations activities.

Personnel Management:

• Identifies, recruits, acquires and evaluates experienced and qualified personnel for various positions within the Fire College and Bureau, including instructors, supervisors, support staff, and maintenance personnel.
• Provides guidance and instruction to staff on technical aspects of their roles and responsibilities.

Facility and Equipment Management:

• Identifies needs and funding requirements for facilities and equipment maintenance and improvements.
• Oversees the management of contracts related to training services, equipment procurement, and facility improvements.

Curriculum Development/ Testing and Certification:

• Develops and modifies curricula for basic, intermediate, advanced, and specialized fire and emergency training.
• Establishes meaningful criteria for certification of training centers statewide.
• Develops and evaluates testing instruments to measure the effectiveness of training programs.
• Administers final examinations for various levels of training statewide.
• Oversee the inspection and certification of physical training facilities statewide.
• Develops and participates in training exercises related to firefighting and urban search and rescue operations.

Collaboration and Outreach:

• Engages with governmental organizations, fire service organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure support and input for statewide training and education programs.
• Represents the Division of State Fire Marshal in promoting fire prevention and protection, outlining Bureau activities, and fostering relationships with civic, fraternal, and professional organizations.
• Coordinates efforts with national organizations such as NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and NFA (National Fire Academy).

Disaster Response:

• Member of the DFS's Disaster Response Team.
• Responds to disaster scenes and assume command of firefighting and urban search and rescue field operations as directed by the State Emergency Operations Center.

Other duties as assigned

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.