Fire Safety/Prevention Specialist I

The Opportunity:

The Fire Safety/Prevention Specialist I provides technical support, promotes, and advances fire and life safety on campus. This position is responsible for assisting with and conducting inspections, supporting and coordinating state fire marshal related activities, conducting event safety assessments, researching Florida Fire Code to ensure compliance to include recommending corrective action as needed, and responding to fire alarm emergencies. The Fire Safety/Prevention Specialist I serves as the fire safety liaison for UCF and outside entities for related activities, permits, and safety training.

Responsibilities:

• Perform compliance inspections independently and escort outside authorities and contractors related to fire and life safety.

• Act as the UCF liaison with the State Fire Marshal and the local authorities. Conduct event safety assessments for potentially hazardous events; focused on ensuring event details comply with fire and life safety laws and event best practices along with identifying when escalation of event review is needed.

• Assist the department in issuing permits, guidelines, and general reviews for safety compliance with associated records, files, and databases (including data gathering and analysis for Clery Act compliance).

• Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the Florida Fire Code and university facilities to ensure compliance goals are met.

• Supports the department with other EH&S duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years of fire safety experience.

• Fire Inspector I certification.

• Current certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid, and HAZMAT.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Please provide copy of DBPR licenses, if applicable.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Environmental Health and Safety - Occupational and Industrial Safety

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$23.33 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

04-12-2025-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email oie@ucf.edu.