Supervisor, Fire Safety

Directs, plans, and manages fire safety and prevention program, establishes fire prevention measures and ensures conformance to fire prevention codes and practices for area University property and programs. Recommends ways to enhance fire protection, fire prevention, and fire safety at the University. Provides technical assistance and training to departments in achieving code compliance with fire safety regulations. Supervises, hires, evaluates performance, and determines personnel related actions for assigned staff.

Responsibilities

Directs, plans, and manages fire safety and prevention program, establishes fire prevention measures and ensures conformance to fire prevention codes and practices for area University property and programs; Recommends ways to enhance fire protection, fire prevention, and fire safety at the University; Provides technical assistance and training to departments in achieving code compliance with fire safety regulations; Supervises, hires, evaluates performance, and determines personnel related actions for assigned staff; Directs or performs inspections of all assigned properties for fire safety construction and renovation sites for fire hazards and compliance with regulatory codes and standards; Responds to emergencies, fire alarms, supervisory or troubles, including off-hours; investigates fires; collaborates with local Fire Department or facilities to determine cause and extent of fires or alarms; Develops and conducts training sessions and provides consultation to staff and students on fire related subjects, such as fire prevention, fire safety and emergency preparedness, and conducts fire drills; Maintains extensive documentation of all Fire Safety Unit activities related to assigned area, including inspections, fire drills, fires, and any other fire related activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in fire science, administration, safety, engineering technology or related discipline and 2 years of fire prevention experience required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience; Qualified to test fire alarm systems as permitted by National Fire Protection Association 72, National Fire Alarm Code, for inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems required; DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State upon hire required; Fire Alarm Systems NICET Level 1 within 1 year required