Position Title:Fire Safety Specialist II

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:Degree in Fire Science, Environmental and Occupational Health or closely related field.

Experience conducting inspections of fire safety systems.

Experience with federal and state OSHA regulations.

Experience delivering fire safety presentations.

Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures related to safety.

Job Description:

Summary

As a Fire Safety Specialist II, one reports to the Fire Safety Manager within Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). This role entails being a professional and administrative leader responsible for overseeing various aspects of the fire safety and emergency management program, covering prevention, protection, mitigation, response coordination, and recovery, as well as supporting other workgroups within and outside EH&S.

The Fire Safety Specialist plays a significant role in ensuring that essential functions within the university community are prepared to operate during and recover efficiently after crises, disasters, or incidents. They handle both administrative and operational tasks, ensuring that the Fire Safety and Emergency Planning Cycle is carried out at Iowa State University.

To excel in this position, a broad and comprehensive understanding of fire safety, emergency management, business continuity, emergency operations planning, local hazard mitigation planning, emergency operations center readiness, and disaster recovery operations is essential. Effective collaboration across all levels of the University is also critical.

Responsibilities include coordinating the development and implementation of campus fire safety and emergency preparedness programs through engagement with Iowa State University students, faculty, staff, as well as local and state partners.

This will be accomplished by:

• Assist in researching applicable building code, fire safety policies and standards to ensure compliance.

• Inspect campus buildings to safeguard life and property against fire, identifying deficiencies in egress, usage of buildings, fire detection, and fire-extinguishing systems.

• Oversee the fire extinguisher program which includes approximately 7000 fire extinguishers in service.

• Oversee the tent and temporary structure inspection program.

Example of Duties• Conducts inspections and review building plans to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards.• Conducts fire and life safety programs.• Writes compliance manuals, guidelines, and resources.• Establishes training programs.• Drafts reports.• Designs and recommend fire and life safety features for buildings.• Liaises with the State Fire Marshal.• Investigates and determines fire causes and ways to prevent fires.• Coordinates fire safety drills.Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:PS809

Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: July 3, 2024

Posting Close Date:July 23, 2024

Job Requisition Number:R15029

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .

If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.