Job no: 518965
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Fire and Life Safety Specialist
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Job Summary

The Fire and Life Safety Specialist(FLSS) works directly with the campus community in the planning and development of fire and life safety initiatives. The FLSS also assists with Emergency and Fire Safety programs, procedures, and policy initiatives. This position is highly complex and will be assigned to various projects and operations within the areas of responsibility. The performance and decisions made in this role are instrumental in providing a safe and healthy campus for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$4,682 - $4,834/month

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of full time (or part-time equivalent) professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field.
3. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Licensed EMR or EMT B in the state of Illinois or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
2. Posses relevant professional certifications such as Certified Fire Inspector (CFI), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE), or Graduate/Associate/Certified Safety Professional (GSP, ASP, CSP).

Work Hours

Core work hours are Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Physical Requirements - The physical requirements for this position vary. It, at times, involves a degree of physical exertion. The position requires the following minimum physical capabilities:

- Ability to climb ladders, access multiple flights of stairs, work at heights.
- Ability to enter and work in confined areas such as tunnels, and crawl spaces.
- Ability to work in personnel protective clothing while working with toxic or hazardous agents.
- Physically and medically able to wear various respirators
- Ability to lift 30 pounds

Proposed Starting Date

August 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver's license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is 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, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .

Application Opened: 06/17/2024 09:30 PM CST
Application Closes: 07/01/2024 11:55 PM CST