Job Title

Fire Safety Specialist

Department

Environmental Health & Safety Fire

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

48,000

Position Salary Maximum

64,500

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-12-22

Job Description Summary

To inspect and ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes. Responsible for protecting life and property by ensuring the design, installation, maintenance, and compliance of all fire and life safety systems within the University’s facilities. This role involves conducting inspections, assisting with the development of safety plans, and ensuring adherence to all local, state, and federal fire safety laws and regulations. Schedule and conduct fire drills/emergency evacuation exercises. To assist in the operation of the lab safety program. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Conduct routine and unscheduled fire and life safety inspections of all facilities.
• Code enforcement & interpretation
• Coordinate and conduct fire drills and other emergency preparedness activities.
• Maintain detailed records of all inspection activities, test results and corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in fire safety inspection, fire prevention or a related field.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate University vehicles and golf carts
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to identify hazards and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in fire science or closely related field (or equivalent combination of experience and training)
• Certification as a fire safety inspector in the State of Ohio
• Nicet certification in WBFPS

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Work Environment:

Duties require:  Frequent outdoor activities during periods of extreme hot or cold temperatures; ability to climb ladders and steep stairs; ability to open/close valves in sometimes awkward positions and read gauges; ability to lift and carry equipment that weighs up to 75 pounds. May be required to work on weekends and holidays.

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.