Special Projects Coordinator

Position Overview

Department: Fire Rescue Department Organizational Unit: Fire Operations

Position Type: Permanent Full Time: Full Time

Close Date: 01/26/2026

Salary: $21.94 to $24.13 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Location: Central Area/Rockledge/Timothy J. Mills Fire Rescue Center.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities: Performs experienced paraprofessional work planning, organizing, and coordinating projects relating to the Fire Rescue Finance Section. Work involves the responsibility for all routine duties related to the department payroll process, including time entry, post‑payroll, payroll journals, correction, and manual updates; examining, analyzing, and verifying invoices, bills, and vouchers; assisting in preparing and monitoring budgets; creating and maintaining filing systems for payroll, invoices, billing statements, and other financial documents;

responding to payroll and accounts payable inquiries; and resolving complicated customer‑related issues for both internal and external customers.

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Must obtain, within sixty (60) days of employment, a valid Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance certification from an approved agency and maintain said certification during the term of employment.

Must successfully complete within one (1) year of employment, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS)
ICS‑100,ICS‑200,ICS‑700, and ICS‑800 training courses.

Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

In the event of a intuitive hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

• The employee must be able to:
  • LIFT 20 lbs.
  • CARRY 20 lbs.
  • PUSH 20 lbs.
  • PULL 20 lbs.
• In an eight‑hour day, the employee may have to:
  • STAND 1‑3 hours
  • WALK 1‑3 hours
  • SIT 5‑8 hours
  • DRIVE 1‑3 hours
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• The employee must repetitively perform:
  • Fine manipulation (e.g., writing, wiring); operating foot controls; pulling; pushing; simple grasping (e.g., pen, screwdriver).
• The employee must be able to:
  • Balance;
    Bend;
    Climb;
    Crawl;
    Jump;
    Kneel;
    Reach;
    Stoop.
• The employee must have:
  • Color perception; good distant vision; good hearing; good near vision; good speech; use of both eyes.
• Other necessary physical activities/traits:
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• Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
  • At heights above/below ground level; other working conditions; work alone; work inside; works closely with others.
• Other working conditions:
  • N/A