Fire Safety Specialist

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Mar 28, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

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	$54,249 - $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	The position will administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts Forklift, Contractor Safety, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Electrical, and Event Safety programs. The position will 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. 1-3 years of safety experience. 1-3 years experience conducting training sessions. 1-3 years experience with Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts Forklift, Contractor Safety, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Electrical, and Event Safety programs. Computer Systems experience such as Microsoft and Google Suite.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver's License.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	Possess or is actively working towards Professional Certification(s) (GSP, ASP, OHST, CHST, CSP, ARM, CIH, CHMM, etc.)
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.* UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	03/28/2025
Posting Close Date	04/15/2025
Open Until Filled	No
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Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in safety and health, engineering, risk management, other related technical field or business?
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- No
- Higher related Degree
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Do you have one (1) to three (3) years of safety experience as it relates to the position you are applying to? If so, please explain your experience.

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Do you have experience conducting training sessions? If so, please describe your experience.

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Do you have one (1) to three (3 )years experience with Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts Forklift, Contractor Safety, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Electrical, and Event Safety programs? If so, please indicate which area(s) you have experience in and length of experience.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents