Fire Inspector - Level I

103757BR

Campus: Tempe

Fire Safety Specialist

Job Description

Plans, organizes and coordinates the fire safety and prevention inspections, hazardous materials and processes, safety, compliance and monitoring activities to ensure the safety of the university community. This includes providing consultation and guidance, conducting audits and facility inspections, conducting training, data management and addressing issues and suggesting remediation steps or improvements. Works closely with Fire Safety Partners, and Fire Prevention Officer serves as an advisor in fire safety and fire prevention duties.

Job Family

Environmental Health/Safety

Department Name

EHS Fire Safety

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

10-September-2024

Category

02

Essential Duties

• Conducts existing building inspections at lower and moderate risk buildings to audit, provide consultation to ensure fire and life safety and compliance with federal, state, local regulations, codes, and university requirements.
• Reviews construction plans for tenant improvements that are smaller project scope to ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulatory requirements, codes and standards to assure compliance prior to occupancy.
• Reviews and permits lower scale special events for operational permitting to ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulations and code requirements.
• Utilizes checklists and identifies and informs the team of problems with the fire and life safety regulations and code requirements.
• Develops and implements fire safety and fire prevention programs and sustainability activities to support university goals.
• Reviews, interprets and evaluates compliance activities and policies to ensure safety and recommends and/or implements required safety changes.
• Manages relationship with regulatory agencies to stay abreast of changes, manage compliance, and ensure facility and personnel safety.
• Maintains safety databases using various information systems or user-specific software.
• Serves as a member of the department emergency response team and participates in emergency drills and actual emergencies.
• Stays abreast of current and proposed changes in federal, state and industry regulations and requirements.
• Assists with fire safety and fire prevention education programs.
• Drives Arizona State University leased, owned or rented vehicles and carts to various ASU locations to perform work.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with the main emphasis on Fire or Public Administration or related field appropriate to the area of assignment and; two (2) years of fire and building code compliance experience; OR six (6) years of any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved,Current nationally recognized certifications as a Fire Inspector level I.Valid Arizona State Driver’s License within 90 days of start date.

Desired Qualifications

• Willing to be endorsed by ASU to be appointed Fire Inspector by the AZ department of forestry and fire management with NFPA or ICC Certifications for Fire Extinguisher Technician, Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector II. FEMA - ICS 300/400 Level Courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to Fire Protection/Prevention and Environmental Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, environmental, fire and safety laws and regulations and compliance strategies, to include International Code Council code books, National Fire Protections Association standards, and Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of University and Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) policies and procedures.
• National Recognized Fire Inspector 1 Certification (e.g. ICC / NFPA / Pro Board).
• Hands on experience in existing fire safety inspections through Fire Prevention.
• Experience in Operational Permitting as part of Fire Prevention (Special Event Permitting).
• Experience in Construction Plans Review and Permitting through Fire Prevention.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Position requires working in various construction and renovation sites involving rough terrain, limited access using stairs or ladders to access above grade and below grade level areas to include trenches and confined spaces in order to inspect, test and certify fire and life safety related systems.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, loud noises, and construction processes on work sites.
• Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
  

Department Statement

With more than 100,000 students, Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university located in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. ASU's historic Tempe campus is home to research-based academic disciplines. At the West campus, ASU offers students interdisciplinary programs for broad learning experiences. At the Polytechnic campus, students approach professional and technological programs through project-based learning. The Downtown Phoenix campus, the university's newest location, is focused on programs with public purpose.

As one of the fastest growing research universities in the United States, ASU offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professionals. In a leadership role, EHS works with the research and administrative communities to develop sound, cost effective solutions to the challenges associated with the development of compliance strategies and good health and safety practices. For more information about EHS, please visit our website at: http://cfo.asu.edu/ehs.

Diversity is a core value in EHS at ASU. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

The position is located at the University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona and provides support to all ASU locations.

At ASU, we care about our employees. We offer a total rewards package that includes:

• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; all available on day one of employment.
• Competitive wages.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services.
• Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
• Low cost dental, health, life and vision insurance benefits; all available on day one of employment.
• Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.
• Paid time for professional development and volunteering.
• Retirement programs with employer match; designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, professional licenses, Department of Motor Vehicle, and certifications. Possession of a current Arizona driver’s license is required upon employment.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Arizona State University is committed to providing safety and security resources and information for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), ASU publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes safety and security policies and procedures, crime and fire prevention information, crime and fire statistics, and numerous resources for current and prospective students and employees. To access the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report online, visit https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. A hard copy of this report may be obtained, free of charge, by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456 or by visiting the ASU Police Department at 325 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, Arizona, during business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Environmental Health and Safety will not be a sponsor for this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.