Fire Safety Coordinator

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

12d • $72,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Safety Coordinator inspects University of Florida buildings, fraternities, and sororities for fire code compliance and prepares reports identifying violations for correction. The role reviews fire alarm activity logs to verify that alarm systems are maintained in accordance with the university’s False Alarm Reduction program, and supervises and assists with monitoring campus buildings through the Enhanced Radio System.

The coordinator provides assistance and oversight for inspections of fire-safety-related items in new construction projects and conducts public fire-safety outreach, including fire extinguisher training. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a valid Florida driver’s license and a post-offer health assessment. It is designated as an Essential Employee, requiring response immediately following an emergency when critical and essential services must continue.

The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or as approved by the supervisor, for 40 hours per week. Occasional travel to offsite locations is required. Expected salary is commensurate with education and experience, with a stated range of $72,000–$75,000 per year.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree in Fire Science Technology and two years of responsible experience with a governmental agency or private organization involving fire regulation enforcement or design, fire prevention inspections or development, fire plan checks, or fire-system design; alternatively, ten years as a Fire Marshal with a local municipality or state agency.
• Certification as a Fire Safety Inspector 1 in accordance with Florida Statute 633.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical qualifications, including repeated bending and climbing and working in areas of excessive noise.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, or business administration.
• NICET certification.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of standard fire codes, blueprint reading and interpretation, construction terminology, and construction techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect university buildings, fraternities, and sororities for fire code compliance.
• Prepare reports for correction of fire code violations.
• Review fire alarm activity logs to ensure proper maintenance of fire alarm systems under the university’s False Alarm Reduction program.
• Supervise and assist with Enhanced Radio System monitoring of campus buildings.
• Provide assistance and oversight for inspections of fire-safety-related items in new construction projects.
• Conduct public fire-safety outreach, including fire extinguisher use training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Respond immediately following an emergency event when continuation of critical and essential services is needed.

What This Job Offers

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