University Fire Marshall

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Fire Marshal is responsible for overseeing, implementing, assessing, and continuously improving the fire protection program at the University of Arizona. This role acts as the university's Fire Code Official/Authority Having Jurisdiction, and thus oversees plan reviews and permitting, manages and participates in the fire code compliance inspection program, manages and participates in the fire safety educational program, leads a team of fire code and permitting professionals, and fulfills all other requirements of the fire code official as determined by a letter of appointment from the Arizona State Office of Forestry and Fire Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Three (3) years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection.
Master's Degree in Fire Sciences, Fire Protection, another Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) approved degree program, or a degree in a related area.
Eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
ICC Certified Fire Marshal or Certified Building Official.
ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner.
AZ State/ICC/NFPA Fire Inspector I.

Responsibilities

Defines and articulates strategic vision, goals, and develops fire protection management related policy, services and functions that include analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of facility safety and fire protection activities.
Promoting recognition and understanding of the Fire Prevention program by developing and building its public image.
Leads professional staff and collaborates with facility and operational management, local fire authorities, and institutional leadership in planning and fire code compliance activities.
Oversees performance, training and operational priorities to maintain readiness and effectiveness.
Acts as a fire code official and reviews and approves design drawings and acceptance test plans and provides guidance by witness acceptance testing for fire protection systems.
Maintains a highly advanced understanding and application of fire protection principles, including fire protection engineering.
Provides guidance and direction permitting and reviewing requirements, as well as in resolving identified deficiencies.
Ensures timely and efficient issuance of permits to facilitate project initiation while ensuring code compliance is met.
Oversees the permitting workflows and billing to ensure accurate calculation, approval, and documentation of project fees.
Acts as lead inspector and reviewer for building code compliance inspection program, including existing buildings, renovations, new construction, and large events (including preparatory/planning with emergency responders and stakeholders).
Ensures clear, consistent, and correct interpretation of fire code in inspection reports.
Reviews reports for trends is involved in setting and ensuring corrective actions are completed within appropriate time frames.
Issues formal code interpretations and Notices of Violation (NOV), including ensuring corrective actions are met, as required.
Provides fire protection/life safety outreach to improve awareness and collaboration.
Sets content priorities and directs the creation of training materials and courses to ensure faculty, students, staff, and visitors are aware of code requirements and institutional policies and procedures regarding fire protection and life safety.
Collaborates with university units to provide in-service training, support for fire drills and exercises, and supports any unique fire education needs required.
Directs the investigation of fires or collaborate with certified investigators to review fires at university properties and ensure any required corrective actions are completed.
Provides on-site support for select university events (Tucson Festival of Books, Bonfires, Commencement, etc.).