What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Safety Officer position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
The Fire Safety Officer reports to the Associate Director of EHS and Fire Safety. They administer the Fire Prevention Programs for the College by providing education, training, inspections, drills and consulting. This position will work collaboratively with EHS internal and external stakeholders at Dartmouth. This position will provide a positive and proactive fire safety culture.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Safety, Engineering, Fire Protection, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of fire safety experience or equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- Working knowledge of applicable NFPA standards.
- Maintains a valid US driver’s license and the ability to qualify as an Approved Driver under Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, written and presentation skills. Able to interact professionally with diverse internal client groups and external regulatory and government entities and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a higher education setting, research facility or hospital.
- Experience with fire protection and life safety systems.
- In-depth knowledge and implementation of applicable NFPA standards.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Bree Carlson, Associate Director, EHS Compliance and Fire Safety
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3323
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Bree Carlson, Associate Director, EHS Compliance and Fire Safety
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-3323
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
Compliance
- Develop and manage a College Fire Safety Plan.
- Respond to fire emergencies on campus.
- Conduct fire code and compliance inspections. Analyze and summarize inspection findings for distribution.
- Conduct fire and emergency drills for all college-owned facilities. Maintain records.
- Manage the College’s Hot Work Program.
- Partner with EHS Research Safety Officers for laboratory fire inspections.
- Partner with the Emergency Manager to create and maintain building emergency action plans.
- In coordination with the Office of Emergency Management, conduct fire-related tabletop exercises.
- Represent Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) during the annual bonfire.
- Work with FOM and Project Management on building renovations and designs when fire systems are impacted. Review submitted NFPA 241.
- In coordination with the FOM Fire Systems Maintenance Shop, assist with managing a comprehensive Fire Door Safety Program.
- Advise on fire safety improvements and implement mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Hanover Fire Department and the Hanover Code Compliance Officer.
Percentage Of Time
50
Description
Training
- Assist with first-year student orientation activities/training related to fire safety.
- Coordinate with Student Affairs to conduct a live burn during first-year orientation.
- Provide fire risk assessments for student clubs and assist with fire-related training.
- Provide fire extinguisher training to faculty, staff and students.
- Coordinate and facilitate fire prevention educational programs for faculty, staff and students.
- Maintains records and related training documents.
- Coordinate with Residential Operations and conduct fire and life safety education sessions for Fraternities and Sororities.
Percentage Of Time
40
Description
Administrative
- In coordination with Risk Management and Insurance, manage the EHS response to fire safety investigations, complaints and/or problems.
- Keep accurate records and manage files and databases.
- Manage an up-to-date working library of National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) codes.
Percentage Of Time
5
Description
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.
Percentage Of Time
5
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
