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Assistant Director, Assistant Fire Marshal - Lead Fire Protection Engineer

Assistant Director, Assistant Fire Marshal - Lead Fire Protection Engineer

University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Posting Title :

Assistant Director, Assistant Fire Marshal - Lead Fire Protection Engineer

Hiring Department :

Fire Prevention Services

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : AUSTIN, TX

Job Details : General Notes

Fire Prevention Services ensures a safe environment for faculty, staff, and students by providing an up-to-date prevention program. Our fire safety professionals monitor all university buildings for compliance with local and state requirements and work closely with the community to perform the inspections and drills necessary to lower the risk and potential repercussions of fire on campus.

Your skills will make a difference.

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to :

  • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
  • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
  • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
  • Tuition assistance
  • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
  • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
  • Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
  • For more details, please see : https : / / hr.utexas.edu / prospective / benefits and https : / / hr.utexas.edu / current / services / my-total-rewards .

For more information on Fire Prevention Services, Visit the Fire Protections Services Website

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent on applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code

  • 51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.
  • Purpose

    The Assistant Director contributes to the safety of the university by managing the FPS Fire Protection Engineering team to ensure the quality of plan reviews, consulting services, and Campus Standards. The Assistant Director works closely with UT Planning, Design and Construction project managers and leadership, clients, design teams, and contractors to ensure that construction complies with applicable codes and standards to support the safety, functionality, and compliance of the university's facilities. The Assistant Director serves as the Lead Fire Protection Engineer, providing fire protection code consulting and expert advice to university clients, leadership, and the FPS team to help solve complex fire and life safety challenges.

    Responsibilities

  • Manage FPS Fire Protection Engineering team.
  • Coordinate design and construction review processes for fire and life safety disciplines to achieve timely and thorough plan reviews that support the on-time delivery of construction projects that meet applicable codes and standards.
  • Provides fire and life safety code consulting and risk analysis to building managers, laboratories, CSUs, Campus Operations, and FPS staff to meet regulatory requirements and best practices to mitigate risk from fire.
  • Coordinates construction inspections and compliance checks for building construction and fire protection systems for issuing Certificates of Occupancy.
  • Leads the development and maintenance of campus standards and specifications for fire protection systems and life safety equipment at the university.
  • Develops and implements fire prevention programs and policies.
  • Perform other related functions as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with normal trade practices and is inspected for conformity to standards, quality and quantity by journey-level employees or supervisor. Attends staff meetings, safety training and meetings. Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses. Drive University vehicles. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy : UTS157 Section 2.5.4. Required to carry University cell phone.
  • Required Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or related engineering field plus 8 years of experience, or Master's degree in fire protection engineering or related field plus 6 years of experience in design or review of fire protection systems and building fire safety and egress features. Two years of experience managing fire protection design review or engineering design teams. Comprehensive understanding of building and fire codes, including : International Building Code, International Fire Code, NFPA 101, NFPA 1, NFPA 13, NFPA 72, NFPA 45 and NFPA 30. High level of proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications to verify compliance codes, standards, and other requirements. Proven ability to manage multiple project assignments to complete work accurately and on time. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with project teams, construction personnel, clients, and leadership to convey technical information and requirements in a meaningful way to the appropriate audience.

    Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Degree in fire protection engineering plus 12 years of experience in design review of fire protection systems and life safety features in new construction and major renovation projects. Experience in applying codes and standards in hospital construction and renovation projects. Experience developing or approving alternate means and methods and rational analyses for performance-based compliance with codes and standards.

    Salary Range

    $135,000 + depending on qualifications

    Working Conditions

    Environmental Demands :

  • Uniforms and / or personal protection equipment (furnished)
  • May work in all weather conditions
  • May work in extreme temperatures
  • May work around chemical fumes
  • May work around standard office conditions
  • May work around biohazards
  • May work around chemicals
  • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
  • Physical Tasks :

  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
  • Use of manual dexterity
  • Climbing of stairs
  • Climbing of ladders
  • Lifting and moving
  • Additional Working Conditions :

  • May be required to work in confined spaces, manholes, tunnels, elevated work, extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Considerable walking, standing, squatting, stooping, and moving of heavy materials and equipment in all weather conditions.
  • May be required to use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
  • May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
  • May be required to lift up to 50lbs. Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
  • May require tuberculosis screening and occasional use of a respirator.
  • Work Shift

    40 Hour Work Week Schedule; Monday-Friday, 08 : 00 AM - 05 : 00 PM

    Required Materials

  • Resume / CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest
  • Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

    Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

    Employment Eligibility :

    Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

    Retirement Plan Eligibility :

    The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

    Background Checks :

    A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

    Equal Opportunity Employer :

    The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

    Pay Transparency :

    The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

    Employment Eligibility Verification :

    If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

    E-Verify :

    The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
  • Compliance :

    Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

    The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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