Job Description Summary

This position functions as a technical expert and enforcement officer responsible for ensuring that the university's complex infrastructure complies with the Maryland State Fire Prevention Code and national safety standards. The position is responsible for performing a wide range of activities related to fire and life safety, and emergency management, including enforcement of Maryland fire laws under Maryland Code, Public Safety Article Title 6; delivering training and education; conducting fire drills, and responding to incidents. Works with most levels of the university administration, faculty, staff, and
students in order to achieve a safe working/education environment.


Preferences:
• Minimum of 3 years as a fire marshal of fire inspector
• Experience in a college or university setting.
• Experience as a firefighter, police officer, or other first responder
• Completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operators course
• Completion of ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700


Licenses/ Certifications:
• Certified Fire Inspector II (NFPA, ICC, or Pro Board)
• Certified Fire Investigation Technician or Fire Investigator {IAAI or NAFI, or Pro Board) or completion of NFA Fire/Arson Investigation or equivalent.
• Certified Fire Plans Examiner (NFPA, ICC, or Pro Board)
• First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (American Red Cross or National Safety Council)
• First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Instructor (American Red Cross or National Safety Council) or ability to obtain in 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience managing daily fire safety or emergency management operations.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Other: Must meet educational and certification qualifications in Maryland Public Safety Article to be appointed, and maintain appointment, as an Assistant State Fire Marshal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 
Knowledge of federal, state, and jurisdictional regulations, codes, standards, and requirements applicable to fire, life safety, and fire investigations.
Knowledge of fire protection and hazardous materials systems and equipment.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$75,000-90,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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