Assistant Fire Marshal

Temple University's Facilities Management Department at our HSC Campus is searching for an Assistant Fire Marshal!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the HSC Campus Fire Marshal, the Assistant Fire Marshal is responsible to plan, organizing and conduct fire prevention and fire investigation programs for the Health Sciences Center (HSC) Campus. This position provides expertise to University and Hospital clients in support of the facilities, fire protection and prevention operation and attends to various technical or mechanical duties. Performs a variety of administrative, technical and supervisory work related to fire inspection and prevention such as schedules, supervises and conducts inspections of existing structures, construction and remodel sites for compliance with fire codes; resolves compliance problems within scope of knowledge and authority; reviews construction plans; and conducts fire drills. This position requires contact with representatives of local, state and federal agencies, including the City of Philadelphia, The Joint Commission, the PA Department of Health, and the public. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Details
* This position requires the following background checks: Department of Motor Vehicle background check.
* This position is 100% ONSITE.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience in Fire Science, Fire Inspection and Investigation, or Fire Protection Engineering.
* At least three (3) years of directly related experience as a full-time Firefighter or Fire Code Enforcement Official.
* Previous experience in public fire education, fire cause determination, fire service instruction, fire code enforcement, or emergency preparedness training.
* Successful completion of updated Fire Code/Fire Inspection classes within the last three (3) years.
* Must have International Code Council Fire Inspector II certification.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Must have working knowledge of the reasons and intent of fire code requirements as well as a working knowledge of building construction and fire protection systems.
* Must have excellent reasoning and critical thinking skills with an ability to generate appropriate solutions.
* Must have excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clear and concise memos, reports and other documentation.
* Ability to work independently and organize many projects simultaneously and prioritize work.
* Must have a working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed Monday-Friday to allow for early morning, evening or weekend appointments, training, or meetings.
* Must be able to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action, especially under conditions which may at times be psychologically and emotionally stressful.
* Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and be able to conduct occupancy inspections, annual hazard inspections, fire flow tests, and fire protection system tests as necessary.
* Knowledge of NFPA codes, International Fire code, International Building codes and County codes relating to fire regulations.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.