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Occupational & Fire Safety Program Manager

HSC-Environmental Health & Safety-355200

Fort Worth

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety’s (EH&S) primary role is to foster a safe and secure campus in a healthy learning environment where students, faculty, staff, and guests can thrive. EH&S is a service department that administers multiple programs including Biological Safety, Chemical Safety, Radiological Safety, and the Emergency Management Program. We also provide services such as ergonomic assessments, indoor air quality assessments, and emergency planning assistance for events.

This position is responsible for managing HSC’s Fire and Occupational Safety Program. The position is responsible for combining professional judgment and technical expertise to identify, analyze and control hazards to ensure the health safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors on the HSC campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing inspections for compliance with state/federal regulations, performing/coordinating any needed remediation efforts, monitoring workplace conditions for safety hazards and implementing preventative measures, providing emergency response, indoor air quality monitoring and compliance issues, work noise evaluations, respirator fit testing, mold consulting, ergonomic evaluations, and safety programs for a biomedical research environment. This position also interprets fire code requirements and recommends appropriate mitigation measures. It also provides advice and consultation on fire safety code requirements for new construction and renovations.

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and three years of experience in industrial hygiene safety inspections, emergency response, and in fire protection, prevention, science; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of fire code violations from the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and NFPA 1 Fire Code.
• Knowledge of relevant NFPA fire codes and standards for guidance in assessing and directing remediation of fire hazards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; supervisory skills.
• Ability to substantiate results from reports using spreadsheets and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to area of assignment.

• Master’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of associated experience.

• Possession of professional certification/credentials such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Fire Inspector (CFI), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP).

M-F, 8-5

Yes

This is a security sensitive position.

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Occup & Fire Sfty Program Mgr

Ability to communicate, Carrying, Climbing, Driving, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp

Implementation and oversight of HSC’s campus health and fire safety programs. Ensures internal related policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to. Collaborates with HSC Facilities and UNT System Facilities personnel. Manages partnerships among, multiple campus departments, and external agencies to enhance HSC’s industrial hygiene program.

Schedules and conducts inspections of all university properties to achieve compliance with the adopted fire code and applicable State statutes, rules and regulations.

Schedules and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrective actions have been implemented where violations have been found.

Prepares detailed reports of fire inspections performed documenting the fire code violations that have been observed.

Defines and recommends corrective actions necessary to bring properties in compliance with applicable fire codes and related statutes, rules, and regulations.

Coordinates and meets with appropriate personnel to assist in developing, reviewing and approving a plan of correction addressing identified violations for compliance and appropriate time frames for completion.

Prepares detailed reports of fire inspections performed documenting the fire code violations that have been observed and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance.

Serves as the primary liaison with the State Fire Marshal’s Office and other state and local regulatory agencies on fire and life safety issues in order to coordinate appropriate action and follow-up.

Supervises assigned personnel and ensures work assignments are completed on time and at the expected professional level.

Serves on various committees and working groups to address fire and life safety issues and emergency management planning efforts.

Provides fire safety education and training to faculty, staff and students in areas of fire safety, fire prevention and emergency procedures.

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https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/47860