University Fire Marshal

** Job Title
** University Fire Marshal
** Department
* * Environmental Health & Safety
** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Pay Type
** Salary
* * Position Salary Minimum
** 85,000.00
** Position Salary Maximum
*** Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.
*** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Benefit Eligible
** Yes
* * Screening Date
**** Job Description Summary
** Develops, implements, and oversees a comprehensive fire protection program relative to the Ohio Fire Code, Ohio Building Code, and NFPA related codes.
** Job Description
** Essential Duties:
* Supervision of Fire Safety Specialists and Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
* Manages and implements inspections of life safety systems including smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide detection, emergency lighting, sprinkler systems, etc.
* Manages and implements fire drill/emergency evacuations of residence halls.
* Manages scheduled and unscheduled inspections and evaluations.
* Investigation of fires.
* Prepares reports and correspondence relative to fire safety inspections.
* Reviews new construction and renovation plans for fire and life safety issues.
* Assists in development and implementation of Emergency Response Plans.
* Liaison to city and state fire officials
* Assists in operation of a laboratory safety program.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire protection engineering, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years full-time experience conducting fire and life safety building inspections including functional testing of dry and wet pipe systems (or)
* Related Associates degree plus a minimum of eight (8) years full-time experience conducting fire and life safety building inspections including functional testing of dry and wet pipe systems (or)
* Minimum of ten (10) years full-time verifiable experience conducting fire and life safety building inspections including functional testing of dry and wet pipe systems.
* Certification as a fire safety inspector in the State of Ohio or ability to obtain Ohio certification within first 9-months of employment.
* Valid driver's license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background check. (Please see  for a more information on the driver approval process.)##

Preferred Qualifications:

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· Certification as a fire safety inspector in the state of Ohio.##
· Currently hold NICET certification in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Fire Protection systems.##
· Certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician Required Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

1. Specific Knowledge – thorough knowledge of fire science, fire protection engineering
2. Technical Understanding - the ability to read, interpret, and understand safety codes
3. Attention to Detail - Ability to maintain detailed and complete records of systems  
4. Communication Skills - ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of persons  
5. Customer Service Skills – thorough understanding of modern customer service theories, practices, and methods  
6. Managerial Complexity – must be able to successfully handle multiple tasks at once, and be able to determine appropriate priorities; must be able to make independent interpretations and make appropriate decisions that are in the best interest of the organization and that are consistent with the objectives of upper-management  
7. Computer Skills – must be proficient in the use of business application software

Frequent outdoor activities during periods of extreme hot or cold temperatures;
Ability to climb ladders and steep stairs;
Ability to open/close valves in sometimes awkward positions and read gauges;
Ability to lift and carry equipment that weighs up to 75 pounds.
** Additional Position Information (if applicable)
**** Required Application Documents
** resume/CV
** Special Instructions (if applicable)
** None
* * Additional Information
** A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.
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