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Job Title

Fire and Life Safety Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Office of Associate Vice President, Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Manage, under direction, all aspects of Fire and Life Safety programs as well as other Environmental Health and Safety programs and initiatives at the University, and ensure service supplied under contractual agreement with Southeast Services Corporation (SSC) and other construction stakeholders are up to industry standards of quality by monitoring provisions of services stipulated in contractual documents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Support the Fire & Life Safety Program by conducting fire alarm drills, building fire safety inspections, and fire extinguisher and fire prevention training. Coordinate and conduct facility, laboratory, and equipment inspections to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with safety and environmental rules and standards. Conduct routine and follow-up safety and hazard inspections of university facilities. Conduct laboratory inspections, monitor fume hood performance, and assist employees in obtaining SDS.

+ Collaborates with stakeholders such as planning and construction staff, design teams, contractors and other inspection staff to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

+ Plan, design, implement, and maintain university-wide safety training programs for staff, faculty, and student workers. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all University and employee safety training records.

+ Assist in the investigation of incidents/accidents. Analyze incident/accident reports for trends. Make recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.

+ Plan, implement, coordinate, and maintain TAMUT’s Emergency Management Program. This includes but is not limited to assuming the role of Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) for any drills or actual emergencies, attending training as required by FEMA, DHS, or the TAMU System, and working in coordination with the University Police Department to conduct an emergency drill annually.

+ Assist the University in the planning, coordination, and supervision of the TAMUT Emergency Response Team program. Provide training for response team members. Ensure personal protective equipment provides an appropriate level of protection. Submit appropriate reports as required by regulations. Provide 24-hour emergency response, whether in person or through the campus emergency/on-call personnel.

+ Maintains familiarity with required State and Federal regulations, codes, monthly and annual reports, and any changes in procedures, assists in the interpretation of safety rules, regulations, and standards.

+ Work with University Compliance Officer to ensure all environmental, health and safety-related rule and procedure documentation is current and available.

+ Develop, implement, execute and maintain mutually agreed upon quality assurance programs to include benchmarks for satisfaction, and tools and metrics to measure quality levels of service provided by SSC.

+ Inspect SSC operations, performance of service and completed or in-progress projects to ensure quality and efficiency is met.

+ Perform inspections, at least monthly, to ensure compliance with SSC contact as well as regulating agencies, including federal, state, and local.

+ Develop, implement and maintain TAMU System environmental health and safety programs as needed with faculty and staff, including but not limited to university-sponsored camps and University Residence Life.

+ May respond to emergencies during or after hours to resolve immediate safety/security concerns.

+ This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

+ Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Six (6) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ NFPA Fire Inspector 1 or equivalent (or able to obtain within 6 months)

+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

+ Familiar with NFPA standards and procedures.

+ Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, TCEQ and DSHS regulations.

+ Experience with environmental, health, and safety programs in higher education, a campus environment, and/or research.

+ RCRA and Hazardous Waste Management Certification

+ OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Certification

+ Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST); Certified Loss Control Specialist (CLCS); Safety Management Specialist (SMS)

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Physical Requirements- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects and exert moderate force.

+ Knowledge of local emergency management and environmental health, and safety personnel and procedures.

Other Requirements

+ Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work.

+ Must be detail-oriented.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality.

+ Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.

+ Must have the ability to gather, correlate, and analyze information and devise solutions to administrative problems.

+ Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally does not supervise employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional reference's contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact [email protected].

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.