Fire/Life Safety Inspector & Emergency Management Coordinator

dss+ • Oakland, CA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

dss+ is seeking a Fire/Life Safety Inspector & Emergency Management Coordinator based in Oakland, California, to support its work with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The role works closely with BART’s Department of Fire Life Safety as an extension of its team, coordinating with BART stakeholders, local first responders, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). It supports fire/life safety inspections, emergency preparedness and response, incident investigations, training, and related activities across BART’s transportation system and facilities.

The position involves work at BART stations, administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, rail yards, and other operational environments throughout the Bay Area. The employee will report to BART Headquarters in Oakland or other BART locations approximately 2–3 days per week, as required by the BART Director of Fire Life Safety. Local travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area is required; travel outside the Bay Area is not expected.

The role contributes to the safety and emergency preparedness of BART employees, passengers, first responders, and surrounding communities. dss+ describes its work as helping organizations improve safety, operational performance, and sustainability, and emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative workplace.

Eligible full-time employees are offered healthcare and dental benefits, disability coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution. Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Fire/Life Safety, emergency management, emergency response, inspections, or related work.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; additional relevant experience and/or certifications may be considered as a substitute on a case-by-case basis.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, training, and/or certifications supporting Fire/Life Safety facility inspections and emergency management activities.
• Experience planning, scheduling, coordinating, and supporting emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Experience working effectively with local first responders, fire departments, public agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Bay Area jurisdictions in which BART operates.
• General knowledge of related areas such as System Safety, Risk Management, Systems Security, Construction, and Operations.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, coordination, documentation, and project management skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, and similar business systems.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to visit active construction sites, maintenance facilities, rail yards, tracks/right-of-way, and other operational environments, including walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs.
• Ability to drive and work from different locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete dss+ and BART security background investigations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support fire/life safety inspections, emergency preparedness activities, drills, exercises, investigations, and meetings.
• Coordinate with BART departments, local fire and emergency response agencies, first responders, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Support emergency response planning, including emergency operations and evacuation plans, inter-agency coordination, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in fire, accident, and incident investigations, including fact-finding, reporting, corrective actions, and follow-up.
• Support Fire/Life Safety committees, stakeholder meetings, and related contract and task management activities.
• Coordinate and support inspections and assessments of BART facilities, equipment, and systems.
• Document inspection findings and track non-conformances and corrective actions through closure.
• Support administration of findings and Corrective Action Plans through BART systems, including Maximo and its Safety Management System.
• Maintain schedules, records, meeting minutes, findings, and other required documentation.
• Support development of fire/life safety and emergency management training programs and materials.
• Deliver classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training to BART staff and local first responders as required.
• Help stakeholders understand BART emergency response systems, operational hazards, inspection procedures, and effective response practices.
• Travel locally to BART locations and meetings with first responder and government agencies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for eligible full-time employees
• Dental benefits for eligible full-time employees
• Disability coverage for eligible full-time employees
• Paid time off for eligible full-time employees
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

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