FIRE INSPECTOR

Company: Arizona State University
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 12, 2025

Job Description:

Fire Inspector

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

Arizona State University

Environmental Health and Safety

Campus: Tempe

JR102461



End Date:

February 28, 2025

Apply before midnight Arizona time



Department Statement: With more than 100,000 students, Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university located in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. ASU's historic Tempe campus is home to research-based academic disciplines. At the West campus, ASU offers students interdisciplinary programs for broad learning experiences. At the Polytechnic campus, students approach professional and technological programs through project-based learning. The Downtown Phoenix campus, the university's newest location, is focused on programs with public purpose.



As one of the fastest growing research universities in the United States, ASU offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professionals. In a leadership role, EHS works with the research and administrative communities to develop sound, cost effective solutions to the challenges associated with the development of compliance strategies and good health and safety practices. For more information about EHS, please visit our website at: http://cfo.asu.edu/ehs. Belonging is a core value in EHS at ASU. We are passionate about building and sustaining a workplace that encourages every voice and offers a variety of perspectives from across the field. We believe that every member on our team enriches our work products and offers new and innovative opportunities to engage with the world, identify challenges and to discover, design and deliver solutions. ASU offers tuition waivers (to include yourself, spouse, and dependents), paid vacations and holidays, excellent benefit package, employee training and development opportunities to prepare you for the challenges ahead. The position is located at the University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona and provides support to all ASU locations.



Job Description:

Provides Fire Safety compliance in the forms of existing building inspections, special event plan review and permitting, construction plans review and permitting. Additional inspections include follow-up, trouble call, spot, construction related, pre-event, and operational event inspections. Provide fire and evacuation drills for all group R-2 and group B ambulatory care facilities. Provides emergency response to all campuses in the form of fire investigations or hazard mitigation. Works closely with the Associate Director of Fire Safety and Prevention, Assistant Fire Marshal, and Fire Inspector - Lead on a day to day basis.



Essential Duties:

Provides scheduled inspections of university owned buildings and properties to ensure fire safety and compliance with federal, state, local regulations, codes, and university requirements.
Serves as an appointed Fire Inspector by the AZ department of forestry and fire management.
Provide fire safety construction plans review for new construction, tenant improvements, and deferred submittals including but not limited to fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, alternative fire extinguishing systems, etc.
Provides on-site construction inspections to approve fire safety systems and finalize buildings to be occupied. Reviews special event requests and issues operational permits, fire safety guidelines as required to ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulations and code requirements.
Performs required fire and evacuation drills for all dormitories and ambulatory care facilities.
Responds to emergency calls related to fire and life safety providing investigations and inspections.
Provides written reports and permits, while storing important information in the internal database for tracking of information and events.



$70,000 - $80,000 per year; DOE



Desired Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Individualized Programs with main emphasis on Fire or Public Administration or related field appropriate to the area of assignment.

Willing to be endorsed by ASU to be appointed Fire Inspector by the AZ dept of forestry and fire management with NFPA or ICC Certifications for Fire Extinguisher Technician, Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector II, Fire Plans Examiner, Arson Investigator, ICS 300, ICS 400, Certified Fire Marshal.



Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
Position requires working in various buildings, properties and construction sites involving rough terrain, limited access using stairs or ladders to access above grade and below grade level areas to include confined spaces in order to inspect and verify fire and life safety related system compliance.
Understands operating principles and applications of emergency response equipment and is capable of using equipment in the field during emergencies or while covering for staff that may be absent.
Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.



All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and Environmental Health and Safety will not provide sponsorship for employment.



Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.



Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.



Instructions to Apply

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ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.



ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco



Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.



Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.



Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.



Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.



Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.



Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.



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About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country's most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.



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