Emergency Drill Coordinator​/Safety Inspector, Environment, Health and Safety

Emergency Drill Coordinator/Safety Inspector, Environment, Health and Safety

Position Title:

Emergency Drill Coordinator/Safety Inspector, Environment, Health and Safety.

This position is responsible for assisting the Fire and Life Safety Manager in managing compliance with the Fire Code of New York State, Chapter 4, Section 405.1, “Emergency Evacuation Drills”, for the University at Buffalo campuses. Work assignments are primarily based on maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and standards. The Emergency Drill Coordinator/ Fire Safety Inspector must work carefully with building contacts to ensure that emergency drills are conducted in a collaborative manner that avoids significant disruption to normal operations.

The duties of this position will consist of:

• Required inspections of key fire safety equipment including carrying out inspection and testing of fire alarms.
• Inspection of fire suppression and other systems throughout the University.
• The incumbent accomplishes this task by working with other University departments and outside agencies, and fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• The Emergency Drill Coordinator/ Fire Safety Inspector has frequent oral and written communications with campus administrators, faculty, professional staff, and facilities management, undergraduate and graduate students.
• The Emergency Drill Coordinator/ Fire Safety Inspector reports directly to the Manager of the Fire & Life Safety Division within Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S).

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Associate’s degree with 2 years’ experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Excellent customer service skills, presentation skills and good interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Well versed in the areas of fire alarms, fire suppression systems, and emergency drill protocols.

• Preference will be given to candidates with an Associate’s degree in the specific field of Fire Science or closely related Science field.
• Certification as a New York Code Enforcement Officer.
• Documented knowledge and experience in emergency planning and response and fire department operations.
• Experience in an academic, research or government environment.
• The ability to use Microsoft Office tools, Word, Excel and Access programs.

• Must be able to move and transport up to 60 lb. cylinders.
• Must be able to traverse around all parts of the campuses.
• Must be able to position self to pick up items and access fire safety systems.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders to access fire safety systems.

This position does not drive a university owned vehicle.

$51,261 – $58,000.