Fire Safety Specialist - Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Fire Safety Specialist to join its Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team and help grow the university’s fire safety program. The role conducts fire and life safety assessments, documents findings, and works with campus partners to address identified hazards and code compliance issues. It also provides fire safety training, supports development and implementation of safety guidelines and community risk reduction initiatives, and conducts evacuation drills. The specialist manages the hot work and fire protection system impairment permit programs, participates in the EHS emergency on-call program, maintains accurate records, and provides periodic status updates to the supervisor. The role also supports other EHS professional staff in resolving safety and health issues, including indoor air quality investigations, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time staff position based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid schedule. Through December 31, 2026, the role requires an on-campus/in-office presence three days per week. Effective January 1, 2027, the expected schedule changes to four days on-site and one day remote per week. Continuation of a hybrid arrangement is not guaranteed and is subject to university policy, business needs, and institutional approval. Applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the United States; the university will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
Current Fire Inspector I certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of fire safety experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience with fire protection and life safety systems.
Experience delivering fire safety education programs.
Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Child Protection Clearances (Act 153).
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Must be currently legally authorized to work for Carnegie Mellon University in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a higher education setting, research facility, hospital system, or other campus environment.

Responsibilities

Perform fire and life safety assessments of assigned buildings to identify potential fire hazards and fire code compliance issues.
Document assessment findings and work with campus partners to remediate identified issues.
Provide fire safety training for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Assist with developing and implementing fire safety guidelines and community risk reduction initiatives.
Conduct periodic fire and emergency evacuation drills.
Manage the hot work and fire protection system impairment permit programs.
Participate in the EHS emergency on-call program.
Maintain accurate records and provide periodic status updates to the supervisor.
Support and assist other EHS professional staff in resolving safety and health issues, including indoor air quality investigations.
Perform other duties as assigned.