Manager of Fire Life SafetyAdministrator VII
Manager of Fire Life SafetyAdministrator VII
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Position Summary
The Manager of Fire Life Safety will report to the Director of Security & Emergency Management and manage activities operations contracts personnel projects and services related to the protection of life and property from fire life safety (FLS) events. The individual in this position will perform these functions for all MassDOT and support MBTA.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate with local permitting Authorities Having Jurisdiction and appropriate divisions/departments for FLS construction activities. Coordinate with MBTA Safety and other MBTA departments to support achieving compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes and standards. - Track identified nonconformance issues and work with appropriate parties to resolve them.
- Participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations at the state or local level as directed by the Director of Security & Emergency Management.
- On call 24/7 to receive and address calls and notifications relating to emergencies and other incidents.
- Respond to and coordinates response to emergencies requests and other situations as appropriate.
- Supports other department activities as requested and appropriate including serving as part of the ESF1 Team in support of statewide emergency coordination.
- Utilizes information gathered from regular inspections to identify trends deficiencies and area of opportunity/improvement to support and adjust fire safety programs and policies.
- Use information found in inspection to make budget request decisions and provide support for those requests
- Develop review and implement fire safety programs and policies to comply with codes and standards.
- Design develop support observe and as appropriate lead fire and emergency drills.
- Oversee develop and provide training for employees on SEAPs evacuation plans and other appropriate FLS equipment and systems.
Collaboratively develop review and disseminate applicable FLS plans policies and procedures including training for implementation to all divisions. - Aid in Fire Safety Program and policy adoption throughout all the agencys divisions and buildings
- Support review and update of division and facility Security and Emergency Action Plans (SEAP).
- Prevent fires by making technical policy decisions and implementing safety standards ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and training staff in emergency evacuation procedures.
- Review systemwide inspections and operating programs to support achieving compliance with codes and standards.
- Support MassDOT and MBTA FLS inspection testing and maintenance (ITM) programs.
- Coordinate with MassDOT Property Services landlords and others to assure fire protection systems are adequately maintained and functional.
- Provide support and oversight of compliance with local state and national codes standards and laws.
- Provide technical expertise and recommendations for the development of specifications and requirements for designs involving fire codes and FLS implications.
- Manage MassDOTs systemwide Fire Life Safety program and act as primary fire prevention program manager and were applicable monitor consultants performing this function where required to applicable codes and standards.
- Key decision maker regarding all fire life safety programs policies and events.
- Serve as the primary liaison with local fire departments and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
- Prepare reports and factfinding analysis of FLS hazards and incidents.
- Oversee and manage contracts related to the delivery of the MassDOT fire life safety program and support other divisions in contracting FLS systems and equipment.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Security & Emergency Management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with multiple modes of transportation or working for a state/regional transportation agency strongly preferred.
Certifications in Fire Protection Fire Protection Engineering Safety Engineering Industrial Management Business Management or similar fields preferred.
Preferred ICC certification as a fire plans examiner fire inspector II or NFPA/ProBoard equivalent.
Preferred ICC certification as a building inspector and building plans examiner.
Experience designing installing testing inspecting or commissioning fire protection systems and requirements including detection alarm suppression and smoke control preferred
PreHire Process
A finalist for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a criminal record check Department of Revenue (DOR) check and employment references.
About MassDOT
The 4000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing implementing and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan design construct and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found at mass/massdotcareers.
MassDOTs divisions include Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles Aeronautics and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four 4 divisions.
This requisition will remain open until filled; however first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
Please provide a complete accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least (A) six 6 years of fulltime or equivalent parttime professional administrative supervisory or managerial experience in business administration business management public administration public management clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two 2 years must have been in a project management supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one 1 year of the required (A) experience.
A Bachelors degree in a related field may be substituted for two 2 years of the required (A) experience.
A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three 3 years of the required (A) experience.
A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four 4 years of the required (A) experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you your loved ones and your future.
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- For questions regarding the job posting please email Talent Acquisition at
- For general questions regarding MassDOT call the Human Resources Service Center at.
- For disabilityrelated reasonable accommodation or alternative application method call The ADA Coordinator Lucy Bayard.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may selfselect out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
