Life Safety Officer II - M-F - 7:30a-4:30p

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Life Safety Officer II - M-F - 7:30a-4:30p PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide technical direction and guidance with regards to compliance with NFPA codes, Joint Commission standards, and state and local fire codes.

Requirements

• AS or BS Fire Science, Fire Prevention, Safety Management or other related field.
• 5 years experience with fire protection and life safety programs.
• Acceptable drivers record in good standing
• Knowledge of National Fire Codes (including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code), Joint Commission Standards, and fire protection design.
• Knowledge of safety practices for general industry and construction.
• Knowledge of proper life safety system installations.
• Ability to respond, mitigate, and resolve emergency incidents quickly, efficiently, and safely.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to use computer software for e-mail, word processing, data maintenance, and presentation functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.
• Ability to analyze situations objectively and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting and applying the National Fire Codes (including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code), Joint Commission standards, and state/local codes to healthcare and business occupancies and construction/renovation activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Joint Commission required electronic Statement of Conditions for applicable Christiana Care facilities.
• Inspect buildings for compliance with applicable fire codes; determine, initiate, and oversee corrective actions.
• Develop designs and strategies for fire protection improvements to Christiana Care facilities.
• Serve as liaison with the hospital’s insurance risk underwriter, life safety consultants and fire marshal’s Office.
• Review construction and renovation projects to ensure appropriate life safety and fire protection standards and codes are followed.
• Provide input on the selection and installation of proposed fire protection systems to the Fire Protection Supervisor.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is accurately maintained as required for compliance with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Serves as a member of the Environment of Care Committee and chairperson for the Life Safety Sub-Committee.
• Develop and or maintain policies and procedures related to life safety.
• Assist Christiana Care staff and contractors with life safety interpretations on compliance issues.
• Respond as needed to fire, hazardous materials incidents, patient decontamination, confined space rescues, medical assists, or other emergency situations at Christiana Care facilities.
• Participate in emergency management exercises and respond to actual events.
• Serve as a member of the Incident Management Team.
• Maintains continuing dialogue with City, County, and State agencies on matters related to life safety and fire prevention as necessary to promote and protect Christiana Care interests in these jurisdictions.
• Attend and participate in various meetings/committees as assigned.
• Attend and participate in various internal inspection processes.
• Provide direction in Life Safety in preparation activities for Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory agency inspections.
• Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established department safety rules and practices.
• Correct and report to Corporate Director of Environment of Care & Emergency Management any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to any occupant.
• Implement projects or activities to continuously improve life safety programs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
• To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees