Fire Safety or Prevention Supervisor

Role summary

Under general supervision from a designated administrator, develops, implements, and manages fire and safety inspection and education programs within various areas of the institution (including on-campus, contractor work places, satellite campuses, and residential areas). Provides direct supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring and firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, time off approval, etc.). Characteristic duties include the following: Conducts fire and safety inspections of facilities, public assemblies, and satellite campuses to ensure compliance with applicable codes (national, state, local building, fire and safety codes and standards). Oversees the testing, maintenance, documentation, and inspection of all protection and detection systems for code requirements. Serves as liaison between the campus, city, county, and state fire officials (i.e., provides local fire departments with pre-planning information and assists with coordination of emergency responses to campuses and tenant activities). Serves as member on various committees (internal and external) and acts as departmental consultant; attends pre-construction conferences. At a minimum, requires an Associate’s degree with 3 or more years of experience. Degree should be in Fire Science with experience in fire and life safety and inspection. Experience must include at least one year of supervisory responsibilities.

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