Assistant Fire Marshal (Main Campus)

Temple University's Facilities Management Department at our Main 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 Grade: T26
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 Main Campus Associate Director of Life Safety Services and Compliance, the Assistant Fire Marshal is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and conducting fire prevention and fire investigation programs for the Main Campus. This position provides expertise to the University in support of the facilities' fire protection and prevention operation, and attends to various technical or mechanical duties. The Assistant Fire Marshall helps perform a variety of administrative, technical, and supervisory work related to fire inspection and prevention, such as scheduling, supervising, and conducting inspections of existing structures and construction sites for compliance with fire codes; resolving compliance problems within the scope of knowledge and authority; reviewing construction plans; and conducting fire drills. This position requires contact with representatives of local, state, and federal agencies, including the City of Philadelphia, as well as the general 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.

* Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, Monday-Friday, to allow for early morning, evening, or weekend appointments, training, or meetings.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree.
* At least three (3) years of directly related experience as a full-time Firefighter or Fire Code Enforcement Official.
* Experience in Fire Science, Fire Inspection and Investigation, or Fire Protection Engineering.
* 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 years.
* Must have International Code Council Fire Inspector II certification.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of NFPA codes, International Fire Code, International Building codes, and County codes relating to fire regulations.
* 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 be proficient in the use of a working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Word.
* Must be able to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action, especially under conditions that 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.

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.