Fire & Life Safety Marshal

Chicago Transit Authority•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as the Authority's primary safety liaison between the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), other fire departments, and the Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) in support of Authority and community safety and preparedness. Under general supervision, plans and leads all activities and operations within the Authority relating to fire protection and safety. Coordinates the creation, implementation, and maintenance of the Authority’s system-wide strategy for smoke and fire hazards. Acts as a resource to Authority personnel with respect to incident command and fire/smoke hazard management and responds to all Authority smoke/fire emergencies. Conducts inspections, trainings and debriefings, and coordinates activities with fire departments, especially the CFD. Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts. Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target. Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA's residency ordinance. CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected] prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided. During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness. Please click link below to review the benefits offered at the CTA. https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Safety, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a combination of education and experience relating to this position.
Seven (7) years of experience in a fire service position with experience in incident response, conducting training, and/or fire prevention programs.
Valid Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the development and implementation of the Authority’s fire protection and safety programs.
Implements, manages, and evaluates programs, policies, and training relating to fire prevention and safety.
Conducts training and debriefings and participates in live exercises related to fire and smoke incidents, including fire and evacuation drills.
Evaluates current safety programs and implements updates according to current fire safety regulations and best practices.
Performs appraisal of CTA facilities regarding the effectiveness of their emergency management policies, procedures, standards, and performance in fire protection and response.
Provides revisions and recommendations to ensure effectiveness and compliance with standards and regulations.
Serves as primary liaison with fire departments in the Authority’s service area, including participation in planning, training, and exercises with CFD and OEMC.
Manages all updates and revisions to documents relating to emergency preparedness, emergency response, and emergency assessments.
Prepares various reports on evaluations of safety assessments and makes recommendations for improvements.
Manages Authority safety emergency response training programs to ensure effective response by the Authority in emergency and disaster situations.
Acts as subject matter expert on construction and project plans to provide fire protection and safety recommendations.
Oversees installation of fire protection equipment to ensure adherence to fire and life safety regulations.
Serves as rotating on-call duty manager, responding to emergency fire/safety events and providing oversight and assistance to on-call personnel in the event of an incident or accident requiring investigation, and oversees the on-call process.
Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff.
Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
Performs related duties as assigned.