Fire Safety Coordinator

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Safety Coordinator inspects UF Buildings, Fraternities and Sororities for Fire Code Compliance and prepares reports for correction of code violations. This role reviews Fire Alarm Activity Logs to ensure proper maintenance of fire alarm systems in accordance with UF’s False Alarm Reduction program. The position supervises and assists with the Enhanced Radio System monitoring of all campus buildings and provides assistance and oversight to the inspections of fire safety related items in new construction projects. Additionally, the Fire Safety Coordinator conducts public outreach for fire safety, including providing fire extinguisher use training. This position is designated as an Essential Employee for the University, as the employee’s response immediately following an emergency event in which the continuation of critical and essential services is needed.

Requirements

• Associate in Science degree in Fire Science Technology and two (2) years of responsible experience with a governmental agency or private organization, including enforcement or design work to meet required fire regulations, fire prevention inspections or development, and fire plan check or design of fire systems, or 10 years as a Fire Marshal with a local municipality or state agency.
• Must be certified as a Fire Safety Inspector 1 in accordance with Florida Statute 633.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must attain State Fire Marshal's Class 1 portable fire equipment servicing permit and Class 4 pre-engineered suppression system servicing permit in accordance with FSS 633.061. Employee must complete certifications and attain permits within first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction or Business Administration.
• NICET certification.
• Five years supervisory experience.
• A thorough knowledge of the standard fire codes, blueprint reading and interpretation, construction terminology and techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interface with professionals such as architects, engineers, and construction workers.
• Ability to work with database reporting systems to ensure compliance with required codes.

Responsibilities

• Inspects UF Buildings, Fraternities and Sororities for Fire Code Compliance and prepares reports to be submitted for correction of code violations.
• Reviews Fire Alarm Activity Logs to ensure proper maintenance of fire alarm systems in accordance with UF’s False Alarm Reduction program.
• Supervises and assists with the Enhanced Radio System monitoring of all campus buildings.
• Provides assistance and oversight to the inspections of fire safety related items in new construction projects.
• Conducts public outreach for fire safety including providing fire extinguisher use training.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree