Fire Plan & Research Coord

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.

Coordinates the development of long-term strategic planning efforts among all divisions within the Fire Rescue Department.

Work is performed with considerable independence within established department policies and goals. Work is subject to review by Division Manager through conferences, reports, and results obtained.

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.

• Coordinates and prepares the Department’s Annual Report.
• Monitors and updates the Fire Rescue Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Coordinates and tracks the Department’s performance measures.
• Provides project management support for major Department initiatives such as accreditation, grant writing, and strategic planning.
• Designs, implements, analyzes, and provides monthly/quarterly presentations of all statistical data to the Department and other governmental agencies.
• Receives, researches, and responds to inquiries and requests for information relative to Department operations.
• Designs and publishes online surveys as needed by Department personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and one (1) year of experience in public administration, planning, research, and/or data analytics. A master's degree from an accredited institution may be substituted for the experience requirement. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include extensive experience with PowerPoint and Excel.

Proficiency with Adobe In-Design.

Experience with data analysis in a fire service agency.

Familiarity with survey methodologies.

Open Date: 10/30/2025
Close Date: 11/13/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 015 - From $25.00 to $32.49
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

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

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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.