Senior Fire Safety Specialist

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Posted: 26-Mar-24

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 246794

A cover letter addressed to Safety Management Services is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must address your specific interest in the position and outline your current skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

To plan, develop and coordinate the institutional fire safety programs for the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers.

Characteristic Duties

•          Develop and implement effective fire prevention and response programs, policies, procedures and reporting mechanisms that comply with University, MIOSHA, NFPA and The Joint Commission Environment of Care standards.
•          Coordinate the institutional fire drill program, conduct drills and report on results. Create and maintain fire drill schedule. 
•          Investigate fire alarms and fire events that affect UMHHC staff and patients. Write detailed reports and track data to identify root causes. Create action plans for improvement to identify fire prevention measures to prevent future incidents.
•          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 to ensure compliance with NFPA and other applicable codes.
•          Inspect facilities for fire safety risks and assist departments in implementing corrective actions.
•          Provide fire safety training to staff, such as fire extinguisher training.   
•          Serve as the institutional resource on fire safety standards.
•          Respond to staff concerns and complaints regarding fire safety.
•          Coordinate with related organizations, such as Infection Prevention and EHS.
•          Some travel to off-site locations.
•          This position will occasionally need to cover all 3 shifts for training and fire drills.

•         Bachelor's degree or greater from an accredited university in safety engineering, fire safety, occupational safety, or a related scientific or engineering field or equivalent.
•          Recent coursework in current building code and NFPA codes and standards.
•          Current CFI or ability to obtain CFI.
•          At least 8 years of professional experience in coordinating fire safety programs in a hospital, educational institution, or similar large, complex facilities.
•          Excellent public speaking and writing skills. Excellent computer skills using standard MS office programs.
•          Must have a valid driver's license.

Department Requirements

•          Highly organized with ability to multi-task.
•          Deals well with stress.
•          Excellent spoken and written communication abilities. Comfortable speaking to large groups.
•          Deals with conflict in a non-confrontational manner, sensitive to needs of caregivers and patients and their families.
•          Professional appearance and demeanor.

M-F daytime hours, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, with some flexibility allowed after completing the probationary period. Additional work hours are required during evenings, nights and weekends to respond to institutional needs.

Supervision Received

Administrative and functional supervision is received from the Director of Safety. Functional supervision is also received from the Assistant Safety Director and or other designee.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

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 opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 

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