Fire Safety Inspector

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) at UC Irvine provides services and support to students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future. The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department strives to provide reliable, innovative, and proactive services to the campus community, integrating safety into the culture to support academic and research excellence. This role involves applying professional knowledge in EH&S specialty areas, serving as a lead on specific programs. Work is reviewed upon completion to ensure objectives are met and professional judgment is sound. The position provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice, with decisions based on established procedures, laws, regulations, organizational policy, professional best practices, and management approvals. Decisions may impact individual work, other EH&S programs, other departments, and segments of the organization. Under authority granted by the Office State Fire Marshal and direction from the Designated Campus Fire Marshal, the Fire Safety Inspector conducts fire safety field inspections, reviews construction plans and material submittals for code compliance, and assists with other fire prevention projects and events.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of recent full-time experience performing construction inspections for a local, state, or federal entity with responsibility to enforce Fire and Building codes and regulations, OR a combination of local, state, and federal fire prevention inspections and plan review services.
  • Must be able to work outside of regularly scheduled shift.
  • Must be able to wear PPE.
  • Must comply with UC vaccine policy.
  • Must be able to work on-site.
  • Must have a valid CA Drivers License and participate in the DMV Pull-notice program.
  • Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts fire safety field inspections.
  • Reviews construction plans and material submittals for code compliance.
  • Assists with other fire prevention projects and events as assigned.
  • Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
  • Applies professional knowledge or expertise in one or more specialty areas within EH&S.
  • Serves as lead person on one or more program(s) within a single discipline.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Sick and vacation time
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Access to a number of discounts and perks
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