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**Open Date** 10/23/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43390B

**Job Title** Fire Prevention Specialist

**Working Title** Fire Prevention Specialist

**Career Progression Track** D

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Standard weekday hours, with infrequent potential to require work evenings, early mornings, weekends, special events, holidays, as needed for essential, emergency support, etc.

**VP Area** President

**Department** 00472 - Environmental Health & Safety

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $31,600 to $60,000

**Close Date** 01/23/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Conducts specialized plan and construction reviews for fire prevention and life safety. Executes and evaluates systems while complying with federal, state and local codes. Supervises technical staff and schedules fire alarm and sprinkler system testing.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

+ Implements and manages fire alarms and sprinkler system testing.

+ Conducts plan and construction reviews for proposed projects.

+ Conducts area evaluations and inspections to determine compliance with IBC , IFC and State Rules and Regulations.

+ Implements and evaluates fire safety project issues.

+ Investigates fires and unsafe conditions and implements changes.

+ Conducts auxiliary and assembly fire drills.

+ Trains staff on proper use of department system testing databases.

Problem Solving

The position has the responsibility to resolve all fire alarm problems. The incumbent works with architects, engineers and departments to incorporate building and fire code life safety features into assigned construction projects. This position has the authority to visit any construction site or research project and stop the work in progress if it poses a direct threat to the preservation of life or property. The incumbent has the decision making capacity to evaluate all technical fire alarm system proposals for compliance with University standards and make a recommendation regarding installation and use. The position has the authority to assign field technician fire alarm system testing priorities and make changes to the testing schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Engineering or related field plus three years experience in fire safety evaluations and plan reviews or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act ( OSHA ), National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ), International Building Code ( IBC ), International Fire Code ( IFC ) and State Fire Prevention Rules and Regulations regarding system testing and maintenance required. Demonstrated computer skills, human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Incumbent must obtain a Utah State Fire Marshals Office Class A Certification for testing and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems within six months of employment.

A current Driver’s License is required to perform duties.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and International Code Council Plans Examiner certification are preferred.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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