General Information

Position Number 008301 Vacancy Open to UNC Charlotte Employees Only Working Title Fire and Life Safety Manager Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Safety & Security (Adm) Work Location EHS Building Facilities Annex 11 Salary Range $90,580 - $105,000 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 research, develop, implement, analyze and continuously improve the Environmental Health and Safety program.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Lead and manage all fire and life safety compliance programs to include, but not limited to AEDs, building safety, fire protection, emergency response, event safety, building evacuation plans, fire drills, hot work permits, contractor safety, powered industrial trucks, aerial lifts, fall protection and pressure vessels. Determine internal goals while collaborating with executive leadership to promote regulatory compliance within their respective units. Manage EHS professionals and establish detailed operational plans to accomplish goals.
Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or
• Master's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A master's degree in business administration, public administration, management, physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology, or related discipline.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CSP , CIH , ARM , CFI , CFPE , etc.).
• Seven or more years of demonstrated health and safety program development, leadership, and communication skills equal to the requirements of the position.
• Experience with establishing a fire and life safety management system in a higher education or public setting.
• Experience using technology to automate processes and manage projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate complex incidents, determine root causes and gain University administrators support to implement remedial actions.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses
A valid drivers license.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
ASP , CSP , CIH , ARM , CFI , CFPE
Special Notes to Applicants

• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits .
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• Your Resume and Cover Letter will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education and professional experience. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application.
• When answering the supplemental questions please make sure that your responses reflect the information on your resume.
• This position is for UNC Charlotte Permanent employees only.
  Please do not apply for this position if you are not a current UNC Charlotte Permanent employee. Your application will not be considered.

Posting Open Date 06/14/2024 Posting Close Date 06/23/2024 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2024 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information