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Fire Safety Specialist

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jan 17, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	010168
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Fire Safety Specialist
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Safety & Security (Adm)
Work Location	EHS Building Facilities Annex 11
Salary Range	$43,330 - $59,579
Primary Purpose of Department	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.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of this position is to administer and monitor the University's Fire and Life Safety program to maintain compliance and ensure campus community safety.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts, Forklift, Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Hot Work, and Event Safety programs. Conduct training sessions; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; conduct investigations; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in safety and health, engineering, risk management, other related technical field or business. Possess or is actively working towards Professional Certification(s) (GSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, CSP, ARM, CIH, CHMM, etc.) 1-3 years of safety experience.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver's License.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
Posting Open Date	01/17/2025
Posting Close Date	02/02/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	02/10/2025
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- No
- Yes
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Please list your current professional certifications or those that you are currently working towards that are relevant to the position you are applying to. (examples; GSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, CSP, ARM, CIH, CHMM, etc.)

(Open Ended Question)
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How many years of safety experience do you have as it relates to the position you are applying to.
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 8 years
- 8 - 10 years
- 10 plus years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents