Safety Specialist II - Fire Inspector

Salary Range $60,000+, Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Basis Monthly

Position Status Regular full-time

Job Summary Your Expertise Can Make a Difference. Join UT Dallas – Fire and Life Safety Department. Are you ready to advance your fire safety career? Join the dedicated professionals at UT Dallas in our Fire and Life Safety Department, where your expertise will play a key role in maintaining a safe and thriving campus. In this critical position, you’ll collaborate with campus partners to ensure compliance with essential safety codes and regulations, including the NFPA Life Safety Code, NFPA Fire Code, International Building and Fire Codes, and all relevant state, local, and federal standards.

As a Fire Inspector, you’ll serve as a technical expert responsible for maintaining and inspecting campus fire sprinkler and alarm systems, ensuring compliance with all NFPA and ICC code requirements.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and self‑motivated, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, contractors, officials, and the public. They should be confident working independently, adept at resolving problems and conflicts, and have a solid understanding of local, state, and federal building code regulations.

• Professional Growth: Receive annual professional development funds to support licensure and certification renewals.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM).
• Team Support: Participate in a rotating after‑hours on‑call schedule.
• Fair Compensation: This is a non‑exempt position, making you eligible for overtime pay.
• 100% employer‑paid basic health insurance for employees.
• Participation in a state‑supported retirement program.
• Paid federal holidays (not deducted from personal time).
• Paid Winter Break in addition to vacation and sick leave.

If you’re looking to grow your career in a supportive, mission‑driven environment and make a real difference in campus safety, we invite you to apply today.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Three (3) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position: ability to raise, lower, and transport objects weighing up to 50 pounds and to walk by moving about on foot for extended periods.

Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, or a related field. (Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.) A background in fire protection systems is preferred.

Licenses:

• Texas Fire Extinguisher License (FEL)

Certifications:

• Water‑Based Systems

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair fire alarm systems and sprinkler equipment in compliance with NFPA codes, state regulations, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and routine preventative maintenance on fire alarm control panels, devices, and sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre‑action).
• Complete and maintain inspection reports, work orders, and required documentation per fire code regulations.
• Replace or install components such as smoke detectors, strobes, relays, batteries, and fire extinguishers as needed.
• Manage inventory and storage of life safety equipment and supplies; keep accurate records.
• Track system impairments and enter testing data into the fire safety database.
• Coordinate with vendors for regular inspections of fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and sprinklers.
• Collaborate with IT to update fire safety information on campus maps.
• Participate in on‑call duty rotation.
• Perform other duties as…