Job Summary:
The Fire & Life Safety Specialist position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison plays a vital role in promoting a pro-active, comprehensive, and full encompassing Fire & Life Safety program across 35 million square feet of buildings on campus. The incumbent will make recommendations for the control of identified hazards and assess hazards so that work, recreation, and research can be performed safely and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards.
A typical day in this role would include:
- Involvement with campus Hot Work program and campus life safety impairment program
- Performing routine fire inspections on all building types of occupancies across campus (ex. assembly, residential, business, high-hazard, storage)
- Consulting and collaborating with campus stakeholders on how to best address fire safety issues
- Providing hands on fire extinguisher training to campus students and employees
- Other daily duties include assisting with AED inspection and program elements as needed, assisting with campus fire alarm reduction program, assist with campus standalone fire suppression system inspection, testing and maintenance, and evaluation and understanding standards and codes related to fire and life safety.
This position will be within the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) department under the Division of Facilities, Planning, and Management (FP&M) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The EHS department provides guidance, technical consultations, and expertise to the campus community in the areas of biological, chemical, environmental, engineering, radiation, and fire safety. FP&M is a full spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW-Madison campus in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities.
Responsibilities:
Identifies and develops plans to address safety issues, provides consultation, and tracks and manages cases in a specific area of specialty so all work, recreation, and research can be performed safely and in compliance will all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards. Makes recommendations for the control of identified hazards and assesses hazards using relevant regulatory methodologies.
- 5% Secures resources and schedules logistics for a safety program
- 20% Identifies operational and safety issues and develops improvement plans and standard operating procedures
- 20% Provides knowledge and guidance to internal and external stakeholders including leadership, in a specialized area of safety such biosafety, chemical, hazardous materials, agriculture, lake, radiation, and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
- 15% Directs logistical activities, allocates resources and investigates components of specific health and safety cases
- 10% Communicates findings to necessary stakeholders
- 10% Reviews industry updates and may assist in developing safety communication materials based on industry changes
- 5% Assist with implementing and coordinating campus life safety impairment program at UW-Madison. Assist stakeholders with understanding impairment procedures and assist when needed to ensure compliance
- 10% Assist with implementing and coordinating campus Hot Work safety program at UW-Madison. Assist stakeholders with understanding Hot Work procedures and when needed to ensure compliance
- 5% Perform facility inspections and observe work conditions and procedures to ensure safe work practices and compliance with International Fire Codes (IFC) and National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA)
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
Required:
- Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI)
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a wide variety of audiences
Preferred:
- 3 years or more inspecting new or existing buildings
- Commercial Building Inspector
- Fire alarm and water-based fire suppression system plan review experience
License/Certification:
Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Typical Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary is $60,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
Additional Information:
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.
How to Apply:
To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button.
Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.
Contact:
Emma DeGan
emma.degan@wisc.edu
608-497-4469
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Env Health & Safe Spec II(CP005)
Department(s):
A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/EHS/FIRE & LIFE SAFETY
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
301803-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings,
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https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the
University of Wisconsin Police Department.