Fire and Life Safety Manager
Job Description
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking applications for a Fire and Life Safety Manager for the Environmental Health & Safety office. The 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.
Applicants are subject to background checks. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Responsibilities
- The primary purpose of this position is to research, develop, implement, analyze and continuously improve the Environmental Health and Safety program.
- Lead 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
- 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.
- Some positions may require additional training or licensure such as CSP, CIH, ARM, CFI, CFPE.
