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Job Summary

Performs professional work managing the Fire Department’s efforts to maintain National Accreditation status. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating accreditation activities, conducting internal audits to promote best practices, preparing accreditation reports, and working closely with department staff to implement policies and procedures that meet accreditation requirements. This role provides support and recommendations to the Senior Staff.

Work is performed independently under the supervision of the Executive Deputy Chief and is reviewed through reports and results achieved.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Business Administration, or a related field with four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative and managerial work experience in Fire services accreditation; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Florida Driver’s License is required. Background check and polygraph required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications in:

• Center for Public Excellence Certification
• CFAI Peer Assessor
• CASS accreditation and/or ISO compliance

Previous experience as an Accreditation Manager

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.