Director, Fire Life Safety Compliance

The Metropolitan Opera • Campbell, CA

275d • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director, Fire and Life Safety Compliance will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the Metropolitan Opera's Emergency Response and Fire Safety Program to provide a safe working environment for all employees and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Among other things, the DFLSC shall supervise staff given staff assignments; schedules; staffing numbers; daily operational needs; a fire safety and emergency action plan (FSEAP) schedule; and staffing positions per daily operations, FSEAP assignments, and available personnel, so that readiness of the personnel is assured for daily operations and FSEAP requirements are met. The role also involves directing training for roles and responsibilities for an all-hazard incident given the FSEAP, coordinating training and licensing of all Fire Alarm System personnel, and scheduling and coordinating fire and emergency evacuation drills as required by code along with coordinating all required training of Warden, Deputy Warden, Searchers and Fire Brigade. Additionally, the Director will define annual fire safety training and developmental requirements for all employees and coordinate or perform delivery of necessary training in collaboration with the Safety Director. The position requires providing input to facility stakeholders on matters related to Fire Life Safety, managing preventive maintenance and emergency repair schedules, preparing reports for inspections performed, and coordinating with FDNY and accompanying NYC Fire and DOB Inspectors during inspections.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years' experience of fire safety/prevention or emergency response.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of state and local laws/regulations pertaining to fire/life safety.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, the Certificate of Fitness license F-89 for FLSD.
• Experience in administering effective fire safety training programs.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff assignments, schedules, staffing numbers, and daily operational needs.
• Direct training for roles and responsibilities for an all-hazard incident based on the FSEAP.
• Coordinate training and licensing of all Fire Alarm System personnel.
• Schedule and coordinate fire and emergency evacuation drills as required by code.
• Define annual fire safety training and developmental requirements for all employees.
• Provide input to facility stakeholders on matters related to Fire Life Safety.
• Manage preventive maintenance and emergency repair schedules.
• Prepare reports for inspections performed and violations observed.
• Schedule testing of Fire Command Station, Warden Phones, PA system, and other parts of the alarm system.
• Coordinate with FDNY and accompany NYC Fire and DOB Inspectors during inspections.

Benefits

• $110,000 - $125,000 a year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director