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Safety Specialist II - Fire Safety
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Position Number: 5957905
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Safety Specialist II - Fire Safety

Job ID: 13069
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

About the University of Texas at El Paso

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

About VP Business Affairs

The Division of Business Affairs oversees many elements of doing business at UTEP, including human resources, the budget office, and accounting and financial services. In addition, the VPBA Office manages business contracts and agreements, institutional memberships, the University's risk management/insurance program, and the open records process. Our goal is to support the University's teaching, research and public service mission by providing superior services to the campus community.

Environmental Health and Safety

The Environment Health & Safety Office was established to develop, promote and maintain a safe, healthy learning and working environment for the students, faculty, staff and visitors at the University of Texas at El Paso.

This is accomplished by identifying and evaluating health and safety risks on campus and recommending methods that will eliminate or abate those risks, assuring University compliance with applicable laws and regulations while also demonstrating UTEP's commitment to its stewardship responsibilities to the surrounding environment and population of the International border region it serves.

The energies of the Environmental Health and Safety staff are therefore focused on health and safety issues facing UTEP and meeting the compliance responsibilities of the campus.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Environmental Health and Safety

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Purpose of Position

Summary: This position is part of the Fire and Life Safety Department and collaborates with campus partners to ensure campus compliance with the NFPA Life Safety Code, NFPA Fire Code, International Building and Fire Codes, and applicable state, local, and federal regulations. This involves developing and implementing programs, procedures, and training that contribute to the organization's success.

Note: The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed below. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS 157, as applicable to the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform skilled fire prevention, risk reduction, and fire inspection duties. Ensure adequate permitting and inspections of all processes. Work with the Fire & Life Safety Department personnel to plan, organize, and conduct fire & life safety public education. Work with other stakeholders of the UTEP community to incorporate them into public education. Assist in investigations of all fire incidents on university property, write investigative reports as to the origin & cause of fire incidents, and coordinate all fire incident investigations with UTEP Police, UT System Risk Management, and the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office.

Review construction/renovation plans and fire protection system plans for proper adherence to fire and life safety codes and NFPA standards. Assist in coordination, and tracking individual plan review/approvals to a timely and code-compliant conclusion. Meet with architects, engineers, contractors, various agencies, and community stakeholders to advise on fire prevention issues affecting development and construction activities; provide technical expertise concerning fire protection infrastructure planning and design and placement of fire and life safety equipment.

Must have good organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities to coordinate assignments with fluctuation and time-sensitive deadlines; proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responds to emergencies, determine hazards, and recommend corrective action.

Must be available for "On-Call" duty.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and ability to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

The ideal candidate will be organized, team-oriented, and exhibit high self-motivation and interpersonal skills, including establishing and maintaining relationships with fellow employees, state/local/county officials, contractors, and the public. Strong applicants can solve problems and resolve conflicts with minimal supervision. They will have a working knowledge of policies and regulations (local, state, and federal) surrounding building code regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a background in fire protection systems. The successful candidate will also excel in communication, continuous learning, customer-focused service, dependability, flexibility, interpersonal skills, leadership, planning and organization, reasoning and problem-solving, and teamwork. Possesses Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Fire Inspector, Plans Examiner, Fire and Life Safety Educator, or Fire Investigator. Incident Management Training: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS-700, ICS-800.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsibilities are carried out according to the organization's objectives, policies, and applicable laws.

Qualifications

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Minimum Education required: Associate degree in Fire Science, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field. Experience in lieu of education: five years of fire prevention experience.

Minimum Experience required: Three years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification as a Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), TCFP Fire Inspector or equivalent is preferred.

Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, OSHA standards, and local fire regulations.

Experience conducting fire safety inspections and implementing fire safety programs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with fire safety management software.

Additional Information

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Ability to respond to campus emergencies during off-hours or weekends.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb ladders, balance, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision or ability to compensate, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel-toe or non-slippery shoes, eye protection, ear protection, hard hat, back belt, protective body suit, respiratory protection, and rubber or leather gloves.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This role primarily operates in a campus environment, requiring occasional travel to off-campus sites and outdoor areas for inspections or emergency responses.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13069&PostingSeq=1