Fire Systems - Compliance Specialist
Job in
Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico, 87302, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
Gallup-McKinley County Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Management
Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Title & Classification
Fire Systems & Compliance Specialist – Administration – Facilities
Position Details- Position Type:
Facilities & Construction/ Manager - Date Posted: 12/15/2025
- Location:
SSC – Facilities & Construction - Closing Date:
Open until filled
The Fire Systems & Compliance Specialist ensures Gallup‑McKinley County Schools (GMCS) maintains full compliance with fire safety regulations, environmental standards, and occupational health requirements. This role coordinates with multiple regulatory agencies, manages contractors and maintenance crews, oversees fire protection systems across all district facilities, and supports school administrators in maintaining comprehensive compliance documentation.
Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance & Agency Coordination- Serve as primary liaison with the City of Gallup Fire Department, New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office, EPA, OSHA, Navajo Nation, McKinley County, and other regulatory authorities to ensure district‑wide compliance.
- Oversee all fire protection systems, alarms, panels, suppression systems, pump houses, and related infrastructure to ensure adherence to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate annual EPA and OSHA‑compliant chemical, biological, and hazardous waste collection and disposal across all school sites.
- Stay current with changes in fire safety regulations, codes, best practices, and EPA/OSHA disposal requirements.
- Conduct independent school site and departmental inspections to identify fire and life safety hazards, ensuring compliance with fire codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations.
- Accompany Fire Marshal and contractors during facility inspections to verify compliance, identify potential hazards, and document findings.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans for identified deficiencies.
- Coordinate re‑inspections to verify remediation and closure of violations.
- Regularly assess school sites, auxiliary buildings, pump houses, and teacher housing units for compliance.
- Manage relationships with certified third‑party vendors to ensure timely completion of all required certifications, inspections, and testing.
- Coordinate with Maintenance & Operations (M&O) crews to address deficiencies identified during inspections.
- Oversee contractor scheduling, performance, and deliverables.
- Manage purchase orders and track expenditures.
- Develop and monitor annual budgets for fire systems maintenance, inspections, and compliance activities.
- Support school site administrators in managing site‑specific Red Books by ensuring all third‑party inspections are completed and documentation is current.
- Train principals, deans, and head custodians on proper record‑keeping procedures for fire systems and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Ensure Red Books and MSDS books are up to date, centrally located, and readily available for regulatory review.
- Guide school administrators through inspection paperwork requirements and compliance processes.
- Facilitate communication between school sites and regulatory agencies.
- Maintain comprehensive records of all inspections, testing, certifications, and corrective actions.
- Update and organize compliance reports and supporting documentation for all district facilities.
- Track inspection schedules, deficiencies, remediation progress, and closure documentation.
- Ensure all documentation meets regulatory standards and is audit‑ready.
- Manage assigned compliance and facilities staff.
- Delegate tasks and coordinate team activities to ensure comprehensive coverage of all responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the facilities department and district compliance objectives.
- Willingness to learn and understand fire safety regulations, codes, and standards (NFPA).
- Knowledge of EPA and OSHA requirements for chemical and hazardous waste disposal.
- Understanding of fire protection systems, alarms, suppression systems, and related infrastructure.
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