A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Please also include copies of your NFPA Fire Inspector I certification and State of Michigan Fire Inspector licensure with your application.

The position of Community Risk Reduction Coordinator (CRRC) / Fire Inspector is in the University of Michigan's Division of Environment, Health, and Safety and within the Fire Safety Services department. Under the direction of the University Fire Marshal, the CRRC / Fire Inspector is responsible for the management of rising demands for proactive fire and life safety and injury prevention programs, while ensuring Fire Safety Services can continue to meet the University community's service expectations. The CRRC / Fire Inspector position will also conduct inspections of university facilities to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, university and insurance regulations, and other duties assigned.

• Develop, plan, and implement new Community Risk Reduction (CRR) programs and training events across all University campuses.
• Enhance existing CRR programs through the oversight and coordination of University fire drills and fire extinguisher training sessions, National Campus Fire Safety and Battery Safety events, and other safety educational programs.
• Conducting Fire Safety Services inspections of food truck vendors, reviewing University Smudging ceremonial applications, while ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
• Fire Inspector will continue to build relationships across all university properties, working closely with internal and external stakeholders, to advance the fire and life safety for all students, staff, faculty and visitors to University properties.
• Work as a liaison with the State Fire Marshal's Office on state-regulated buildings and projects.
• Identify and communicate trending University fire safety issues with EHS department areas.
• Perform, document, distribute, and track annual building fire safety inspections for assigned University owned facilities.
• Follow-up to ensure that reported inspection deficiencies are being corrected.
• Participates in Fire / Life Safety, regulating codes and compliance related committees, meetings, conferences, and seminars to improve knowledge and consult with experts and peers.
• Conduct plan reviews of proposed new building and remodeling plans and University special events to ensure compliance with NFPA and other applicable codes.
• Calculate occupant loads and capacities for assembly areas, conduct site inspections prior to special events, and review requests for the use of pyrotechnic devices, open flames, and ecological burns on university properties.
• Assist in fire related incidents and identify fire prevention measures to prevent future incidents.
• Act as a liaison with local fire departments and coordinate preplanning for local emergency response, training evolutions, and other needs.
• Participate in weekly on-call rotation for emergency fire safety response.
• Conduct fire cause and origin and life safety investigations that include the collection and preserving evidence; interviewing those involved and preparing reports.
• This position is required to support Stadium and special events, such as, athletic events, dignitary visits, and other large mass gatherings as required.
• Assist and support EHS administrative / business staff with open communication and other activities as needed.
• Occasional travel is required to conduct duties of a Fire Inspector or participate in meetings, workshops, conferences, boards or training.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the University Fire Marshal or his / her designee.

• A bachelor's degree in fire science, engineering, chemical sciences, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience are necessary.
• NFPA Fire Inspector I certification with State of Michigan licensure as a Fire Inspector is required.
• Recognized experience and demonstrated success working in a highly talented and complex organizational structure with a demonstrated commitment to fostering an ethical, inclusive, and collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated strong inter-personal, de-escalation, and problem-solving skill sets.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and within a team environment.
• Ability to perform inspections and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of modern fire prevention principles, procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the application and interpretation of fire codes and standards.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the application of codes involving life safety.
• Knowledge and understanding of building codes related to fire and life safety.
• Knowledge of and experience in construction methods and materials related to fire safety.
• Must have effective time management skills and be able to work independently with little supervision as well as excellent organization and analytical skills to quickly advance work, deadlines, and projects under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Moderate computer experience and familiarity with software programs is necessary.
• Must be able to pass physical examination to allow for emergency response and wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Working knowledge of university policies and procedures
• Familiarity with U-M campus and ability to navigate between buildings

Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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