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Fire Safety Coordinator

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Apr 01, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

This recruitment is to two vacant positions: Position #010161 & Position #010168

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	010161
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Fire Safety Coordinator
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday This recruitment is to two vacant positions: Position #010161 & Position #010168
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Safety & Security (Adm)
Work Location
Salary Range	$66,000 - $72,525
Primary Purpose of Department	The Environmental Health and Safety ( EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone's responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of this position is to administer and monitor the University environmental, health and safety program; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; investigation; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Assist with the development of campus environmental, health and safety programs, including Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts, Forklift, Automated External Defibrillators, Hot Work, and Event Safety. Administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts, Forklift, Automated External Defibrillators, Hot Work, and Event Safety programs. Maintain detailed records of inspections, and incidents. Conduct training sessions; construction plan reviews, occupancy and event safety consultations, inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; conduct investigations; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community. Serve as the primary contact for fire department, and the State Fire Marshal. Coordinates inspections of fire suppression systems, including fire pumps, alarm systems, detectors, extinguishers, hydrants, standpipes, sprinkler systems, and other fire safety devices, and oversees repairs. Develop building evacuation plans and conduct fire drills. Identify fire and life hazards and implement corrective actions. Investigate safety concerns and assist with the development of corrective action measures. Process and monitor hot work and event permits. Inspect University facilities, equipment and employee work practices for conformance with regulatory standards. Analyze program performance and implement continuous improvement strategies. Build relationships and serve as a liaison with federal, state and local authorities in matters related to environmental, health and safety. Deliver various environmental, health and safety training programs. Provide consultative safety services and respond to environmental, health and safety service request and emergency incidents. Write reports and communicate results effectively.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in a fire science, fire protection management, fire prevention, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Degree in fire science, fire protection management, fire prevention, safety and health, engineering, risk management, other related technical field or business 1-3 years of environmental health, safety, or fire experience with experience working in a university, college or public sector environment preferred. Detailed working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, building fire protection equipment, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, hot work, automated external defibrillators, and event safety. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers, hydrants, fire suppression, HVAC, and electrical). Experience with developing and delivering training programs; demonstrated experience with fire protection equipment and new technology systems for inspections, training, or compliance tracking; ability to exercise sound judgement in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations; familiarity with NFPA, NCFC, etc.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver's License Needed for Position
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	Relevant certifications (i.e. NFPA Certified Fire Prevention Inspector Certification, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, etc.,)
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ This recruitment is to two vacant positions: Position #010161 & Position #010168
Posting Open Date	03/31/2026
Posting Close Date	04/30/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	05/29/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
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Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Which of the following best describes your combination of education and professional experience in Fire Science, Occupational Safety, or a related technical field?
- I have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Fire Science, Fire Protection Management, Fire Prevention, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline.
- I have an Associates degree of relevant college coursework and at least 2 years of professional experience in Fire Science, Fire Protection Management, Fire Prevention, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline.
- I have experience - based equivalency with at least 4 years of professional experience in Fire Science, Fire Protection Management, Fire Prevention, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline.
- None of the above - I currently do not meet the minimum education or equivalent experience requirements.
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Do you have any preferred relevant certifications to this position such as NFPA Certified Fire Prevention Inspector Certification, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, etc.? If so, please list your current certifications.

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Do you have working knowledge and experience of environmental health and safety regulations, building fire protection equipment, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, hot work, automated external defibrillators, and event safety? If so, please indicate what you have have experience in and your experience.

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Do you have experience and working knowledge of building equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers, hydrants, fire suppression, HVAC, and electrical)? If so, please indicate the systems/equipment and your experience.

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Do you have experience with fire protection equipment and new technology systems for inspections, training, or compliance tracking? If so, please explain your experience.

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Applicant Documents

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