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Senior Fire Plans Examiner
Senior Fire Plans ExaminerCalifornia State University, Office of the Chancellor • Long Beach, CA, US
Senior Fire Plans Examiner

Senior Fire Plans Examiner

California State University, Office of the Chancellor • Long Beach, CA, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Senior Fire Plans Examiner

The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $133,008 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Classification

Administrator II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a

Senior Fire Plans Examiner to primarily conduct plan review to ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulations and standards, as adopted by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).

This position will ensure compliance with CSU internal policies relating to fire and panic safety construction and may represent the campus in interacting with municipal fire departments. As a Senior Plans Examiner, this position will assist the Deputy Director with plan intake, assign and review plan review work of lower-level examiners, and campus communications.

Responsibilities

  • In coordination with the Deputy Director, assist and coordinate plan intake assignment per examiner within the unit.
  • Engage all stakeholders. Coordinate CSU OFS / OSFM fire safety reviews and approvals.
  • Work with the CSU Fire Safety Board (FSB) of outside expert counsel on fire safety and code compliance.
  • Ensure code effective design development and advocate good code compliance practices to individual campus project design teams and external plan review consultants.
  • Participate in effective code compliance design reviews.
  • Demonstrate, promote, and recognize campus, and departmental high standards for excellent client service, effective use of resources, workplace safety, professional development, personal accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Propose new or recommend changes to existing fire and life safety policies affecting the CSU and the campuses to assure compliance.
  • Participate in the preparation and delivery of CSU fire safety code compliance training.
  • Pursue personal continuing education training to build / maintain professional certifications and stay current with changes to fire and building codes and related standards.

Qualifications

  • Educational background : California Licensed Architect, or Fire Protection Engineer, or related bachelor's degree or other relevant comparable experience in design / compliance / construction field.
  • Industry experience : 3+ years of architectural, engineering, construction industry experience on a broad variety of projects.
  • Specific field experience : 3+ years of field and plan review experience in performing plan review, technical inspection, and / or supervision of general construction projects including fire, life, and panic safety code compliance.
  • Excellent general knowledge of fire protection planning and management, building design incorporation of fire, life, and panic safety systems, fire alarm and detection systems, their installation, inspection, and testing.
  • Must have excellent working knowledge of California Building Code, California Fire Code, and code reference standards including a reference familiarity with NFPA requirement.
  • Skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies and senior campus management.
  • Ability and willingness to travel independently to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position.
  • Must have ability to apply sound professional judgment, initiative and problem-solving skill to analyze complex code compliance issues.
  • Must have strong verbal and written language skills.
  • Must be able to develop and maintain internal and external professional relationships and interact effectively at a professional level.
  • Must be able to effectively use : Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam and their equivalents.
  • Must have good organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years experience as a Fire Plans Examiner within the CSU Office of Fire Safety.
  • Certification as a Fire Prevention Officer III or Fire Marshal or equivalent.
  • Certification as an International Fire Code Inspector or equivalent.
  • Completion of SFM training : Fire Inspector 1A-1D.
  • Completion of SFM training : Plans Examiner 1A-1C, and Statutes and Regulations.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity

    Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

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