Fire Safety Officer
Job Description
Position Information
Position Title: Fire Safety Officer
Hiring Range:
- Minimum: $75,700
- Maximum: $94,700
Union Type: Not a Union Position
SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
Schedule: Not specified
Location: Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only
Term Position: No
Length of Term (if applicable): n/a
Grant Funded Position: No
Essential Function: Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle, rental car, or personal car) is required.
Position Purpose
The Fire Safety Officer reports to the Senior Director of Environmental Health & Safety. They administer the Fire Prevention Programs for the College by providing education, training, inspections, drills, and consulting. This position will work collaboratively with EHS internal and external stakeholders at Dartmouth and will promote a positive and proactive fire safety culture.
Department Contact Information
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Bree Carlson, Associate Director, EHS
Contact Email: Bree.E.Carlson@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Bree Carlson, Associate Director, EHS
Contact Phone Number: Not provided
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated, or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Statement
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College.
A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Additional Information
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Responsibilities
Description
Compliance
- Develop and manage a College Fire Safety Plan.
- Respond to fire emergencies on campus.
- Conduct fire code and compliance inspections. Analyze and summarize inspection findings for distribution.
- Conduct fire and emergency drills for all college-owned facilities. Maintain records.
- Manage the College’s Hot Work Program.
- Partner with EHS Research Safety Officers for laboratory fire inspections.
- Monitor for clear and accessible fire exits and escape routes in all Dartmouth buildings.
- Partner with the Emergency Manager to create and maintain building emergency action plans.
- In coordination with the Office of Emergency Management, conduct fire-related tabletop exercises.
- Represent EHS during the annual bonfire.
- Work with FO&M and Project Management on building renovations and designs when fire systems are impacted. Review submitted NFPA 241.
- In coordination with the FOM Fire Systems Maintenance Shop, assist with managing a comprehensive Fire Door Safety Program.
- Advice on fire safety improvements and implement mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Hanover Fire Department and the Hanover Code Compliance Officer.
Percentage Of Time50Description
Training
- Assist with first-year student orientation activities/training related to fire safety.
- Coordinate with Student Affairs to conduct a live burn during first-year orientation.
- Provide fire risk assessments for student clubs and assist with fire-related training.
- Provide fire extinguisher training to faculty, staff and students.
- Coordinate and facilitate fire prevention educational programs for faculty, staff and students.
- Maintain records and related training documents.
- Coordinate with Residential Operations and conduct fire and life safety education sessions for Fraternities and Sororities.
Percentage Of Time40Description
Administrative
- In coordination with Risk Management and Insurance, manage the EHS response to fire safety investigations, complaints and/or problems.
- Keep accurate records and manage files and databases.
- Maintain an up-to-date library of National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA codes).
Percentage Of Time5Description
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College
Percentage Of Time5
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--Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.--Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs ExpBachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceRequired Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Safety, Engineering, Fire Protection or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of fire safety experience or equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- Working knowledge of applicable NFPA standards.
- Maintain a valid US driver’s license and the ability to qualify as an Approved Driver under Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written and presentation skills. Able to interact professionally with diverse internal client groups and external regulatory and government entities and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a higher education setting, research facility or hospital.
- Experience with fire protection and life safety systems.
- In-depth knowledge and implementation of applicable NFPA standards.
