University Fire & Life Safety Officer

About Hofstra

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title

University Fire & Life Safety Officer

Position Number

897672

School/Division

Plant Operations

Department

Facilities and Operations, Physical Plant Department

Full-Time or Part-Time

Full-Time

Description

• Investigates and implements appropriate disciplinary action on violators of safety codes within the university.
• Responsible to make notifications to OFPC, NCFM, NCDOT, NYSDOT, OSHA, or any department/agency to report emergency campus responses as required.
• Responds to all campus fire related emergencies, and conducts emergency response team training on a regular basis.
• Administers the Facilities and Operations department’s environmental, health, worker-safety training program, including safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and industrial waste.
• Coordinates with other applicable university departments to address any form of campus violation of Fire Safety codes or OSHA regulations.
• As a project team member, provides technical support to architects, engineers, and outside consultants on major capital construction projects involving fire and/or life safety systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Develops evacuation plans for campus buildings, and works with Public Safety to coordinate annual emergency evacuation drills.
• Develops and implements fire safety training for university students, employees and contractor workers.
• Tracks and implements repairs, maintenance, inspections, and alarm resets to all building fire/safety systems, including; emergency building lighting, fire sprinklers, fire/CO alarm systems, fire extinguishers, and fire hydrants.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior fire safety work experience in an academic, research, or medical facility is highly desirable.
• Prior firefighter or state certification as an inspector strongly preferred.

Special Instructions

Deadline

Open Until Filled

Date Posted

07/27/2023

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.