Fire and Life Safety Manager
Job Description
ork Schedule8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – FridayHours per week40FLSA StatusExemptDivisionBusiness AffairsDepartmentSafety & Security (Adm)Work LocationEHS Building Facilities Annex 1
Primary Purpose of DepartmentThe Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone’s responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment.Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to research, develop, implement, analyze and continuously improve the Environmental Health and Safety program.
Responsibilities
Summary of Position ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all fire and life safety compliance programs to include, but not limited to AEDs, building safety, fire protection, emergency response, event safety, building evacuation plans, fire drills, hot work permits, contractor safety, powered industrial trucks, aerial lifts, fall protection and pressure vessels. Determine internal goals while collaborating with executive leadership to promote regulatory compliance within their respective units. Manage EHS professionals and establish detailed operational plans to accomplish goals.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience; or
- Master’s degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A master’s degree in business administration, public administration, management, physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology, or related discipline.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, ARM, CFI, CFPE, etc.).
- Seven or more years of demonstrated health and safety program development, leadership, and communication skills equal to the requirements of the position.
- Experience with establishing a fire and life safety management system in a higher education or public setting.
- Experience using technology to automate processes and manage projects.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate complex incidents, determine root causes and gain University administrators support to implement remedial actions.
Necessary Certifications/LicensesA valid drivers license.Preferred Certifications/Licenses
ASP, CSP, CIH, ARM, CFI, CFPE
