Fire Safety Administrator (Administrative Officer 4)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fire Safety Administrator leads agency-wide fire safety, workplace safety, and environmental compliance programs across Department of General Services-managed facilities. The role serves as an operational link between field safety, data tracking, and regulatory requirements, maintaining safety documentation and coordinating fire protection training and maintenance to help ensure facilities are code compliant and safe for occupants and visitors. The position also coordinates emergency preparedness, oversees inspection staff, and supports compliance with safety requirements.

Responsibilities include directing accident and illness prevention efforts and leading the agency safety committee; managing fire safety programs, inspections, evacuation drills, risk reviews, and corrective actions; administering chemical right-to-know, hazardous materials, and environmental compliance programs; representing the agency with emergency management partners and coordinating response and continuity planning; guiding safety inspection supervisors and working with capital project teams on life-safety and code-compliance improvements; delivering safety training, investigating incidents, preparing compliance reports, and overseeing asbestos abatement activities.

This is an essential position, and the employee must report to work during emergencies and office closings. The role is full-time, with work hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 60-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available, potentially one or two days per week, subject to having a securely configured high-speed internet connection and working from an approved location in Pennsylvania. The employee may alternatively report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework arrangements may change.

Requirements

• One year as an Administrative Officer 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or six years of progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including personnel management, budgeting, or procurement, and training gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• At least three years of experience supervising safety professionals, inspectors, or safety program staff.
• Experience conducting workplace safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, and developing corrective action plans.
• Experience investigating workplace incidents and conducting root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Experience developing or delivering employee safety training related to OSHA/UCC compliance, hazard communication, emergency preparedness, or workplace safety.
• Experience managing environmental health and safety programs, including hazardous materials, chemical safety, environmental compliance, or asbestos-related activities.
• Current Class C driver's license that is not under suspension.
• Management experience.
• Experience with fire safety management programs.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Hold, or obtain within the first year in the position, an Asbestos Inspector License.
• Hold, or obtain within the first year in the position, an Asbestos Supervisor/Contractor License.
• Hold, or obtain within the first year in the position, a 40-Hour Hazwopper License/Certificate.
• Hold, or obtain within the first year in the position, Permit Required Confined Space Entrant, Attendant, and Supervisor Training.

Responsibilities

• Direct accident and illness prevention efforts, lead the agency safety committee, and improve workplace safety practices.
• Manage fire safety programs, facility inspections, evacuation drills, risk reviews, and corrective actions.
• Administer chemical right-to-know requirements, hazardous materials programs, and environmental compliance activities.
• Represent the agency with emergency management partners and coordinate emergency response and continuity planning.
• Guide safety inspection supervisors and collaborate with capital project teams on life-safety and code-compliance improvements.
• Provide safety training, investigate incidents, prepare compliance reports, and oversee asbestos abatement activities.
• Maintain safety documentation and coordinate fire protection training and maintenance.
• Report to work during emergencies and office closings.

What This Job Offers

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