Fire Safety Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree Fire Science Occupational Health or related field and five years safety and prevention experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Knowledge of fire safety technology the governing laws and regulations in the fire safety industry.
• Knowledge of the Georgia Fire Code and regulations and fire safety practices.
• Knowledge of computer operations such as Microsoft Office.
• Supervisory skills in Fire Safety Project Management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Three professional references

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Fire Safety Manager

Office of Emergency Management

Georgia State University Police Department

Salary: Competitive salary of $60600 - $75700 with great benefits!

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:15 pm **Shift subject to change**

At the Georgia State University Police Department we approach our work with passion to be excellent and to focus on the safety to our campuses and university community by providing safety services through professional community-oriented policing.

The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas ensuring a safe environment for our students faculty staff and neighbors.

Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state with 160 officers across all six Atlanta metro campuses.

The Department is accredited and certified by the following organizations: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement (IACLEA) and the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.

Are you ready to join us Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction If you are we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire people from a wide variety of educational career and personal backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Georgia State University Police Department is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to join the already awesome team in keeping the Police Department at the level of excellence that it has strived to become and sustain.

WHAT MAKES Police Department A GREAT PLACE

• Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.

• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
  

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position serves within the Office of Emergency Management to provide assistance in making sure that all University buildings are fire code compliant.

Assignments will generally fall into one of the following groupings although overlapping of duties may occur as needed:

• Manages the Fire Safety operations within the Office of Emergency Management.

• Maintains and reviews the Universitys fire alarm and suppression systems reports for code compliance.

• Reviews building plans and performs walks through in specified facilities prior to events to ensure that there are no fire/ life safety hazards present.

• Coordinates and directs the activities of two Fire Alarm Technicians and the Fire Safety Officer.

• Conducts fire inspections/ assessments.

• Assures the development and implementation of building evacuation plans for all University buildings with special emphasis on buildings with mobility-impaired individuals or persons with disabilities or University buildings with high occupancy rates.

• Schedules and manages fire drills for all campus buildings according to the fire code.

• Assists with conducting fire scene investigations; issues Hot Work Permits; assists with fire safety training classes.

• Monitors the Georgia State University (GSU) radio communications for updated incident information.

• Performs other fire safety and emergency management tasks that are assigned by the Director of Emergency Management.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60600 - $75700. Salary offers will be determined based on the candidates qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Required Experience:

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