Full-Time FireLife Safety (FLS) Inspector and Emergency Management Coordinator United States

About dss

At dss you dont just deliver projects you help save lives improve performance and build a more sustainable future.

We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations in high-risk and asset-intensive environments to solve complex operational challenges across safety operational excellence and sustainability.

With a heritage rooted in DuPonts industrial operations we combine deep expertise practical problem-solving and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.

Why this role

For this position you will be assigned to our Transportation team. dss Transportation specializes in providing high impact and high value risk-based system safety system security emergency management and fire/life safety consulting services. Our transportation clients include a mix of Federal State and Local government agencies as well as private sector corporations.

We are currently searching for a Full-Time Fire/Life Safety (FLS) Inspector and Emergency Management Coordinator to join our team in the San Francisco/Oakland Area (Bay Area). In this position the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for supporting our Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system client and serving as an extension to the BART Department for Fire Life Safety team.

Besides local travel in the Bay Area additional travel is not expected to for this position.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The FLS Inspector and Emergency Management Coordinator will be required to demonstrate the following qualifications to include:

• 5 years relevant experience.

• A bachelors degree in a related field (a substitution of additional relevant experience or certifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis).

• Documented experience knowledge training and/or certifications supporting FLS facility inspections and planning/scheduling/supporting emergency management activities and/or FLS programs similar to those required by BART.

• Knowledge of the Bay Area jurisdictions BART operates in.

• Experience planning scheduling and supporting all aspects of emergency management and response functions.

• Experience working positively with local first responders and agencies in the Bay Area.

• General knowledge in other skills related to FLS and Emergency Management (i.e. System Safety Risk Management Systems Security Construction Operations etc.).

• Basic computer skills mandatory (Microsoft Suite Outlook Sharepoint etc.).

• Excellent organizational skills especially related to scheduling coordinating documenting findings/minutes contract/project management.

• Must be able to work well in a team environment but also have self confidence in your abilities to be productive alone.

• Job may require visits to active construction work sites maintenance facilities rail yards tracks/right of way etc. that involves walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs.

• Must be able to drive and be comfortable working from different locations within the Bay Area.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to pass a both a dss and BART Security background investigation.

Responsibilities include:

Support FLS-related Activities:

Assist BART Department of FLS with managing day to day facility inspection tasks. This will primarily involve coordinating with BART and Local Jurisdictional Fire and Emergency Response departments/agencies to support FLS initiatives including emergency management and response efforts investigations inspections drills/exercises and meetings.

1. Support emergency preparedness and response activities. This includes coordinating scheduling organizing participating in recording action items/minutes/findings/etc. of emergency management activities with BART and its stakeholders and contractors.

2. Support Fire/Life Safety committees meetings and reviews with all applicable stakeholders (i.e. Fire Liaison Committee safety committee meetings etc.).

3. Participate in fire/accident/incident investigations to help determine probable cause(s) prepare reports and fact-finding analysis and tracking of identified non-conformance issues until closure.

4. Support development update and review of FLS and emergency response policies as it pertains to the BART system (i.e. Emergency Operations Plan emergency evacuation inter-agency agreements drills and exercises etc.).

5. Support contract/task management activities as they relate to the Department of FLS.

Support Facility FLS Inspections and Assessment Program:

Support coordination and scheduling of FLS inspections and assessments of BART facilities equipment and systems. Coordination should be with BART FLS Department staff (including dss staff) area first responders Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and other BART Departments as required.

Support the resolution of inspection/assessment findings of BARTs Administrative Buildings Stations (50 Stations) Parking Structures (16 Parking Structures) Traction Power Substations Storage Buildings Maintenance Facilities and Trainways per contract year. Findings should be documented tracked and closed out as directed by BART Director of FLS through BARTs Maximo system (or other system(s) as required). As required by the Director support the submittal of Request for Maintenance (RFM) to applicable BART departments.

Oversee the documentation and administration of FLS findings and non-conformances and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) through the use of the BART Safety Management System (SMS).

Conduct FLS & Emergency Management Training:

Provide training to BART staff (Safety Operations Maintenance FLS etc.) and local first responders on emergency response operations hazards discrepancies mitigations inspection procedures and best practices as required by the Director.

1. Support development of emergency management-related training program/curricula targeted at BART Stakeholders (i.e. Local First Responders Authorities Having Jurisdiction BART Operations/ Maintenance/ Safety/ FLS/ Management staff etc.).

2. Provide classroom virtual or On the Job (OTJ) training to BART staff and/or first responders servicing BART educating participants on BARTs emergency response systems operations hazards and effective response strategies to a transit FLS event.

What youll experience at dss

Deliver on our purpose
Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps enable meaningful lasting impact for clients and their people.

Develop your trusted expertise
Build hands-on project leadership experience while working closely with experienced leaders and client teams on complex challenges.

Thrive in a culture of respect
Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where teamwork curiosity and continuous learning are encouraged.

Shape your career
Grow your consulting and leadership capabilities through real responsibility structured learning and exposure to diverse projects and industries.

Growth and benefits

We invest in your development and success through:

• Structured learning and development including our Consulting Development Academy

• Coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders

• Opportunities to work on international and cross-industry projects

• Competitive salary performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits

• Flexible working policies

Diversity and inclusion

At dss we embrace and celebrate diversity. This is above all an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at .

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