FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. Environmental Health & Safety strives to provide reliable, innovative, and proactive services to the campus community. EH&S and the campus community work together. Our goal is to integrate safety into the culture of our community while supporting academic and research excellence. The result is a safe and healthy environment with appropriate compliance, protection of assets and efficient execution of business processes. Your Role on the Team Supports the regulatory requirements of EHS Fire inspections, prevention activities, building surveys/inspections, fire drills, managing the Knox box® program, earthquake shut-off gas valve programs, and participating in Fire Safety training initiatives in all UCI buildings, parking structures and housing units. The role extends to coordinating special events programs, drafting reports for compliance with Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, and responding to emergencies, including assisting in fire investigations under the direction of the Campus Fire Marshal. Through coordination with key departments, this position provides Fire Safety Training and Special Event oversite utilizing a fire extinguisher simulator for hands-on training.

Requirements

Solid, comprehensive working knowledge / understanding of a specific EH&S field including related laws and regulations, and general understanding of all EH&S fields.
Solid organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects.
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.
Working skills in the appropriate use of technology and relevant scientific equipment as required. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Knowledge of California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations Title 19, Public Safety, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
Respond to periodic assignments and emergency callbacks outside of normal working hours.
Working knowledge of modern fire prevention and protection principles, practice and standards.
Knowledge and skill in the application and interpretation of applicable state and federal laws and regulations including the Health and Safety Code, CCR Title 19 and 24, Uniform Building Code, Uniform Fire Code and NFPA standards.
Ability to verbally communicate with various audiences during Special Event Meetings and Walk throughs to effect approved plan compliance.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
A minimum of 1 year of experienceexperience in the safety field with general understanding and knowledge of fire prevention
Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Work outside normal business hours on occasion in support of construction activities, testing schedules, special events (Concerts, sporting events, lectures), etc.
Responds to emergencies at any time as required by the University Police, Campus Departments or the EH&S-ERT and takes appropriate action.
Must pass fire prevention coursework & certifications as prescribed.
Respond to periodic assignments and emergency callbacks outside of normal working hours
Function as support in emergency situations which may involve exposure to fire and/ or natural disaster scenes.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization