Job title: Fire Safety Specialist
Company: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Job description: General InformationPosition Number 010168
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Fire Safety Specialist
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent – Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Safety & Security (Adm)
Work Location EHS Building Facilities Annex 11
Salary Range $43,330 – $59,579
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 PositionThe primary purpose of this position is to administer and monitor the University’s Fire and Life Safety program to maintain compliance and ensure campus community safety.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
- Administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts, Forklift, Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Hot Work, and Event Safety programs.
- Conduct training sessions; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; conduct investigations; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in safety and health, engineering, risk management, other related technical field or business.
- Possess or is actively working towards Professional Certification(s) (GSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, CSP, ARM, CIH, CHMM, etc.)
- 1-3 years of safety experience.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
- Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to ApplicantsUNC Charlotte Benefits Information:
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
Posting Open Date 01/17/2025
Posting Close Date 02/02/2025
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 02/10/2025
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Contact Information
Expected salary: $43330 – 59579 per year
Location: Charlotte, NC
Job date: Sun, 19 Jan 2025 07:38:40 GMT
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