Fire Inspector at Arizona State University

Arizona State University
Fire Inspector
EHS Fire Safety
Campus: Tempe
105533BR

Job Description
Provides Fire Safety compliance in the forms of existing building inspections, special event plan review and permitting, construction plans review and permitting. Additional inspections include follow-up, trouble call, spot, construction related, pre-event, and operational event inspections. Provide fire and evacuation drills for all group R-2 and group B ambulatory care facilities. Provides emergency response to all campuses in the form of fire investigations or hazard mitigation. Works closely with the Associate Director of Fire Safety and Prevention, Assistant Fire Marshal, and Fire Inspector - Lead on a day to day basis.

Salary Range
$51,700 - $60,000 per year; DOE

Close Date
13-November-2024

Essential Duties

• Provides scheduled inspections of university owned buildings and properties to ensure fire safety and compliance with federal, state, local regulations, codes, and university requirements. 
• Serves as an appointed Fire Inspector by the AZ department of forestry and fire management. 
• Provides fire safety construction plans review for new construction, tenant improvements, and deferred submittals including but not limited to fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, alternative fire extinguishing systems, etc. 
• Provides on-site construction inspections to approve fire safety systems and finalize buildings to be occupied. 
• Reviews special event requests and issues operational permits, fire safety guidelines as required to ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulations and code requirements. 
• Performs required fire and evacuation drills for all dormitories and ambulatory care facilities. 
• Responds to emergency calls related to fire and life safety providing investigations and inspections. 
• Provides written reports and permits, while storing important information in the internal database for tracking of information and events.

Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Individualized Programs with main emphasis on Fire or Public Administration or related field appropriate to the area of assignment and at least four (4) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Certification as Fire Inspector I. FEMA ¿ ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 500, ICS 600, ICS 700, ICS 800. Valid Arizona State Drivers License within 90 days of start date.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Bachelors degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Individualized Programs with main emphasis on Fire or Public Administration or related field appropriate to the area of assignment. 
• Willing to be endorsed by ASU to be appointed Fire Inspector by the AZ dept of forestry and fire management with NFPA or ICC Certifications for Fire Extinguisher Technician, Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector II, Fire Plans Examiner, Arson Investigator, ICS 300, ICS 400, Certified Fire Marshal.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. 
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. 
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. 
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions. 
• Position requires working in various buildings, properties and construction sites involving rough terrain, limited access using stairs or ladders to access above grade and below grade level areas to include confined spaces in order to inspect and verify fire and life safety related system compliance.
•  Understands operating principles and applications of emergency response equipment and is capable of using equipment in the field during emergencies or while covering for staff that may be absent. 
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.

Department Statement
At ASU, we care about our employees. We offer a total rewards package that includes: 

• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; all available on day one of employment.

• Competitive wages.

• Disability and leave program for income protection.

• Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services.

• Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.

• Low cost dental, health, life and vision insurance benefits; all available on day one of employment. 

• Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.

• Paid time for professional development and volunteering.

• Retirement programs with employer match; designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement. 

• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings. 

• Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships. 

More info can be found here: (https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits).

ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit  https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at  https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf . You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/relocation-services.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU will not be a sponsor for this position. 

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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