Fire Safety Partner Lead

104162BR

Campus: Tempe

Fire Inspector Lead

Job Description

Works with the Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal directly to oversee the existing building inspection program along with tracking of violations and corrections to reports. Manages the Fire Extinguisher service and maintenance program. A working supervisory role which performs existing building inspections, reviews construction plans, permits construction projects, and issues operational permits for special events while training staff on how to improve inspection processes and stay compliant with internal deadlines and tracking of information within internal databases.

Job Family

Business Operations

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

$64,000 - $77,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

13-September-2024

Category

03

Essential Duties

• Provides scheduled inspections of university owned buildings and properties to ensure fire safety and compliance with federal, state, local regulations, codes, and university requirements.
• Works directly for the Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal to oversee the existing building inspection program to ensure compliance with periodic inspections and tracking of information.
• Provides fire safety construction plans review for new construction, tenant improvements, and deferred submittals including but not limited to fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, alternative fire extinguishing systems, etc.
• Provides on-site construction inspections to approve fire safety systems and finalize buildings to be occupied. Reviews special event requests and issues operational permits, fire safety guidelines as required to ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulations and code requirements.
• Responds to emergency calls related to fire and life safety providing investigations and inspections.
• Oversees the service and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers throughout the University to ensure compliance with codes and standards, assigns trouble calls for service and maintenance and tracks the budget and maintenance for portable fire extinguisher program.
• Trains staff to maintain internal inspection database with up to date fire and life safety information on buildings.
• Communicates with the ASU community through planning meetings and committees on safety-related matters.
• Reviews, interprets and evaluates compliance activities and policies to ensure safety and recommends and/or implements required safety changes.
• Maintains relationships with regulatory agencies to stay abreast of changes, manage compliance, and ensure facility and personnel safety.
• Ensures incoming and outgoing hazardous materials inventories are properly maintained in regards to the maximum allowable quantities per control areas.
• Establishes procedures and trains other employees in how to manage data.
• Serves as a member of the department emergency response team and participates in fire and evacuation drills and actual emergencies to include fire, smoke, and other fire safety related emergencies.
• Develops fire safety and prevention education programs as it relates to the ASU community.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Individualized Programs with main emphasis on Fire or Public Administration or related field appropriate to the area of assignment and at least four (4) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Certification as Fire Inspector I. Fire Inspector II, and Fire Plans Examiner (or the ability to achieve these certification within 12 months of hire). Valid Arizona State Drivers License within 90 days of start date. Endorsement by ASU to be appointed Fire Inspector by the AZ department of forestry and fire management.

Desired Qualifications

• Recognized Certifications for Arson Investigator, Fire Extinguisher Technician, Certified Fire Marshal, ICS 300, and 400.
• Experience working in fire prevention.
• Experience in basic fire safety and inspection procedures.
• Evidence of a current nationally recognized certification as a Fire Inspector Level 1
• Knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to fire safety and 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 compliance, National Fire Protections Association standards, and Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Knowledge of University and Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of risk management methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles of exemplary customer service demonstrated through actively listening, acknowledging, and responding to every inquiry; taking ownership and resolving each concern or problem as appropriate; exhibiting professionalism and expertise in every interaction and engaging in professional development to meet expectations for service excellence.
• Skill in problem solving and decision-making.
• Skill in planning, analyzing, and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
• Skill in implementing preventative and remedial strategies for environmental, fire and life safety challenges.
• Skill in coordinating with numerous stakeholders.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of references, descriptive and/or advisory data/information.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex data, statutes, guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institutions sustainability programs.
• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities. Ability to create, compose and edit basic, routine and complex written materials.

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 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Position requires working in various buildings, properties and construction sites involving rough terrain, limited access using stairs or ladders to access above grade and below grade level areas to include confined spaces in order to inspect and verify fire and life safety related system compliance.
• Understands operating principles and applications of emergency response equipment and is capable of using equipment in the field during emergencies or while covering for staff that may be absent.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.

Department Statement

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 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 100,000 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.

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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.

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

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.

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

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.