Fire Compl Plan Administrator

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

General Functions

This position is responsible for managing the accreditation process and assisting other agencies in their accreditation efforts. Provides support and recommendations to the Division Manager and Senior Staff that includes but not limited to: long range strategic planning for the department, developing effective performance measurements and projecting fire station location.

Work is performed with independence under the supervision of the Division Chief and is reviewed through reports and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Directs and oversees the strategic planning, Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and Insurance Services Office (ISO) compliance activities of the Fire Rescue Planning and Technical Services Division.
• Supervises and provides direction to a team of specialists whose responsibilities include data analytics, geographic information systems (GIS), software administration, and performance measurement.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of State/Federal Statutes and regulations pertaining to the Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD).
• Prepares and maintains critical planning documents, including the strategic plan, standards of cover, continuity of operations plan, and fire rescue element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan.
• Collaborates with Senior Staff to coordinate specified functional areas and/or programs related to attaining and maintaining fire service accreditation and the ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating.
• Represents OCFRD when working with outside agencies and groups.
• Coordinates programs focused on long range strategic planning, development of effective performance measures, fire protection services planning and development, fire department quality assurance and continuous quality improvement and standards of coverage.
• Prepares and distributes the Department's informational bulletins to all employees. Reviews employee completed work assignments for achievement of task and objectives.
• Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, codes, standards, laws and regulations which pertain to the relevant areas of responsibility.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for process improvements, efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Responsible for the preparation, oversight and monitoring of office budget and expenditures.
• Manages the accreditation process for the department. Prepares the department for re-accreditation; makes recommendations based on accreditation inspections and assists other agencies in their accreditation efforts.
• Coordinates accreditation projects as assigned by the Fire Chief or the Command Staff. Attends and participates in accreditation meetings and serves on accreditation related committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution and three (3) years of related supervisory experience. In lieu of the degree requirements additional relevant experience with strategic planning or data analysis in fire service may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferences
A degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Planning, Public Administration, Fire Science or a public safety related field.

State of Florida Firefighter certification and State of Florida EMT or Paramedic certification.

A Peer Assessor for the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).

Open Date: 07/20/2025
Close Date: 08/03/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 022 - From $41.04 to $53.35
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.