Fire and Life Safety Specialist
Fire and Life Safety Specialist
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Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300acre treelined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6to1 undergraduate studenttofaculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lectures series courses and student government. Developing closeknit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Fire and Life Safety Specialist position in the Environmental Health Safety and Laboratory Operations department will oversee daily fire and life safety operations (administrative and technical work) and ensure compliance with safety regulations within the campus setting. This role is the first responder to the fire alarms on campus coordinates fire safety inspections manages fire protection and detection systems performing workplace hazard evaluations implementing safety protocols to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
The ideal candidate for the Fire and Life Safety Specialist position will have a strong background in fire safety and emergency response. Higher ed experience is a plus.
Workplace Requirements
- Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment including respirators and respond to health and safety emergencies.
- Must be willing to work with fire protection systems and hazardous materials.
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and climb stairs.
- Respond quickly to fire alarms
This position is exclusively onsite necessitating all duties to be performed in person on the Rice University campus. Per Rice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range:$65000 to $75000
*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree
- In lieu of the education requirement additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent yearforyear basis.
- 2 years in a related field (e.g. experience as a firefighter first responder or environmental health and safety professional).
- In lieu of the experience requirement additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent yearforyear basis.
Skills:
- Excellent communication training and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Proficiency in fire detection and suppression systems.
- Experience in safety requirements and compliance related to fire and life safety.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to walk long distances and lift items up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to wear face and full face respiration protection.
Preferences:
- Safety Certifications such as CFPS ASP or CSP.
- Experience conducting hazard identification and risk assessments.
- Experience in emergency management or a related field.
Essential Functions:
- Responding quickly to the fire alarms on campus.
- Coordinate and schedule routine fire safety inspections ensuring the proper functioning of fire protection systems.
- Maintain accurate records of fire safety equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Paying invoices for inspections and service contractors
- Ensure compliance with local state and federal regulations regarding fire and life safety.
- Monitor campus safety practices and ensure adherence to established fire and life safety policies and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of campus buildings and equipment.
- Assist in the development and implementation of fire and life safety policies and procedures.
- Provide training to campus personnel on proper fire and life safety practices and emergency response techniques.
- Keep updated on changes in fire and life safety regulations and communicate these changes to the campus community.
- Investigate and report fire and life safety incidents or near misses and recommend corrective actions.
- Oversee the inventory and maintenance of fire and life safety equipment.
Additional Functions
- Ability to provide comprehensive fire and life safety training to university personnel.
- Ability to be trained in multidiscipline roles in all areas of EHSLO including life fire biological chemical radiation and occupational safety.
- Serve as essential personnel in support of campus facilities in emergencies and adverse weather conditions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Rice University HR Benefits: Mission and Values:Mission and Values Rice University
Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center atorfor support.
If you have any additional questions please email us at. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
