Fire Safety Coordinator

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking applications for a Fire Safety Coordinator position for the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office. The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone’s responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Essential Job Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is to administer and monitor the University environmental, health and safety program; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; investigation; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.

• Assist with the development of campus environmental, health and safety programs, including Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts Forklift, Contractor Safety, Hot Work, Fall Protection and Event Safety.
• Develop building evacuation plans and conduct fire drills.
• Identify fire and life hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate safety concerns and assist with the development of corrective action measures.
• Process and monitor hot work and event permits.
• Inspect University facilities, equipment and employee work practices for conformance with regulatory standards.
• Analyze program performance and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Build relationships and serve as a liaison with federal, state and local authorities in matters related to environmental, health and safety.
• Deliver various environmental, health and safety training programs.
• Provide consultative safety services and respond to environmental, health and safety service request and emergency incidents.
• Write reports and communicate results effectively.

Salary and benefits are competitive; interested individuals should apply on-line at https://jobs.uncc.edu. Search for job #010161. Salary Range $54,163 - $69,205. Applicants are subject to background checks.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.