Fire Life Safety Program Administrator

BART•BART Headquarters - 6th Fl, CA

About The Position

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is hiring a Fire Life Safety Program Administrator in its Fire Life Safety Department. The position coordinates and manages emergency preparedness exercises, training, and familiarization programs to support system safety and emergency response readiness. It plans, conducts, and documents full-scale and tabletop exercises; coordinates familiarization activities for local fire departments and first responders; develops training materials; and participates in safety and emergency preparedness committees. The administrator works with BART departments, fire departments, and external agencies to evaluate emergency response capabilities, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions and lessons learned after exercises and incidents. The position may also support the Emergency Operations Center during planned and unplanned events. The role ensures Fire and Life Safety code and best-practice compliance in District facilities, coordinates inspections and corrective actions, supports incident investigations and emergency planning, and maintains records and reports. The administrator serves as a Fire and Life Safety liaison with internal divisions and outside agencies, including authorities having jurisdiction that respond to emergencies in the BART system. This position is represented by AFSCME and reports to the Director of Fire Life Safety. The schedule has variable days off and may require travel, off-hours shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or a related field from an accredited college or university; additional qualifying professional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Four years of full-time-equivalent verifiable experience in rail operations system safety administration or related experience, including two years of Fire Life Safety experience in a rail transit environment.
Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Willingness and ability to travel and work off-hours shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Possession of, or ability to complete, NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I within six months of hire.
Possession of, or ability to complete, the TSI PTSCTP certification course within one year of hire.
Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800; ability to complete ICS 300 and 400 within two years of hire.
Knowledge of Fire Life Safety management programs; relevant codes and standards including CPUC General Order 164, NFPA 1, 13, 25, 72, 101, and 130, CFC, CBC, and BART Facility Standards; ICS and NIMS; Fire Life Safety oversight, compliance, enforcement, and inspections; policy development and administration; supervision, training, and performance evaluation; safety and emergency operations; applicable technologies and best practices; and related federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Ability to manage and coordinate projects; develop and implement goals, objectives, and procedures; plan and organize first-responder familiarization and tabletop and full-scale exercises; respond to and investigate Fire and Life Safety incidents at all hours; analyze investigation findings and determine causes and corrective actions; conduct inspections; interpret policies and procedures; prepare clear reports; use computers and word-processing and spreadsheet applications; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and build effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of rail operations systems and safety procedures in a rail transit environment.
Comprehensive understanding of emergency management practices.
Excellent communication and coordination skills and the ability to maintain accurate records in accordance with FTA requirements and HSEEP.
Strong understanding of Roadway Worker Protection and electrical safety.
HSEEP certification and completion of ICS courses 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Fire and Life Safety codes and best practices in District facilities and work with District groups to track and address identified issues.
Develop, schedule, coordinate, and document fire life safety exercises, training, and familiarization activities with fire departments.
Maintain records of fire code inspection findings and resolution throughout District facilities and Fire Life Safety systems; document and share lessons learned, training updates, and post-exercise and drill debriefings.
Partner with the Manager of Emergency Preparedness to prepare for emergency operations and support District fire-related compliance with NIMS and other applicable rules and regulations.
Participate in the investigation and documentation of District fire incidents and track corrective actions in accordance with PTASP requirements.
Support, develop, review, and maintain conflagration-related emergency plans, checklists, flowcharts, and other deliverables.
Assist with selecting, identifying, purchasing, and maintaining Fire Life Safety department equipment and supplies.
Provide support to the Emergency Operations Center and ensure the Fire Life Safety Department is represented at regular EOC training, drills, and exercises.
Work with the Maximo development team to develop inspection, data-tracking, and reporting capabilities.
Attend professional meetings and stay informed about regulations, trends, and innovations in transportation Fire and Life Safety compliance and emergency preparedness.
Evaluate emerging and established technologies and products for suitability and effectiveness in meeting District needs.
Coordinate District participation in local and regional emergency preparedness drills and exercises with transit and first-responder stakeholders.
Serve as the Fire and Life Safety liaison with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; maintain relationships with authorities having jurisdiction and negotiate and resolve issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.