University Fire Marshall

The University Fire Marshal is responsible for overseeing, implementing, assessing, and continuously improving the fire protection program at the University of Arizona. This role acts as the university's Fire Code Official/Authority Having Jurisdiction, and thus oversees plan reviews and permitting, manages and participates in the fire code compliance inspection program, manages and participates in the fire safety educational program, leads a team of fire code and permitting professionals, and fulfills all other requirements of the fire code official as determined by a letter of appointment from the Arizona State Office of Forestry and Fire Management.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Fire Prevention Division
Management

• Defines and articulates strategic
  vision, goals, and develops fire protection management related policy, services
  and functions that include analysis, design, development, implementation, and
  evaluation of facility safety and fire protection activities.
• Promoting recognition and
  understanding of the Fire Prevention program by developing and building its
  public image.
• Leads professional staff and
  collaborates with facility and operational management, local fire authorities,
  and institutional leadership in planning and fire code compliance activities.
• Oversees performance, training and
  operational priorities to maintain readiness and effectiveness.

Fire Permitting Program

• Acts as a fire code official and
  reviews and approves design drawings and acceptance test plans and provides
  guidance by witness acceptance testing for fire protection systems.
• Maintains a highly advanced
  understanding and application of fire protection principles, including fire
  protection engineering.
• Provides guidance and direction
  permitting and reviewing requirements, as well as in resolving identified
  deficiencies.
• Ensures timely and efficient
  issuance of permits to facilitate project initiation while ensuring code
  compliance is met.
• Oversees the permitting workflows
  and billing to ensure accurate calculation, approval, and documentation of
  project fees.

Code Compliance Program

• Acts as lead inspector and
  reviewer for building code compliance inspection program, including existing
  buildings, renovations, new construction, and large events (including
  preparatory/planning with emergency responders and stakeholders).
• Ensures clear, consistent, and
  correct interpretation of fire code in inspection reports.
• Reviews reports for trends is
  involved in setting and ensuring corrective actions are completed within
  appropriate time frames.
• Issues formal code interpretations
  and Notices of Violation (NOV), including ensuring corrective actions are met,
  as required.

Fire Code Education Program

• Provides fire protection/life
  safety outreach to improve awareness and collaboration.
• Sets content priorities and
  directs the creation of training materials and courses to ensure faculty,
  students, staff, and visitors are aware of code requirements and institutional
  policies and procedures regarding fire protection and life safety.
• Collaborates with university units
  to provide in-service training, support for fire drills and exercises, and
  supports any unique fire education needs required.

Additional AHJ Duties

• Directs the investigation of fires
  or collaborate with certified investigators to review fires at university
  properties and ensure any required corrective actions are completed.
• Provides on-site support for select
  university events (Tucson Festival of Books, Bonfires, Commencement, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(KSAs)

• Knowledge in operating facilities
  having hazardous materials, research and development laboratories (wet
  chemistry, laser, material science, physics, etc.), radiological laboratories,
  educational settings, assembly and business occupancies.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three (3) years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection.
• Master's Degree in Fire Sciences, Fire Protection, another Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) approved degree program, or a degree in a related area.
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
• ICC Certified Fire Marshal or Certified Building Official.
• ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner.
• AZ State/ICC/NFPA Fire Inspector I.