Fire & Life Safety Officer — Compliance & Drills

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and- /or

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Low-Cost Life Insurance

401k/403b Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Pay

Job summary

The Fire Safety Officer at Boston College will coordinate fire and life safety programs, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements across campus facilities. Responsibilities include inspections, licenses, permits, drills and emergency planning, coordinating with Facilities Services to file permits and ensure timely actions.

The role requires 5 years of related experience, a MA driver’s license, ability to lift 30 pounds and climb ladders, and on-call coverage 24/7 (one week

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fire safety, engineering, protection and/or related science discipline.
• 5 years of experience in fire and life safety or related fields, preferably command experience.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state and local fire safety regulations and codes.
• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Must be capable of lifting fire safety equipment up to 30 pounds and climbing ladders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the institutional liaison with local fire safety authorities and assist in management of fire and life safety programs.
• Coordinate inspections, licenses, permits, and corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Assist in developing fire and life safety plans and provide OSHA emergency evacuation training; organize drills.
• Help personnel understand requirements for lab and building safety and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect facilities for hazards, egress paths, life safety equipment access, and unique hazards across campus.
• Work with Facilities Services to file permits and ensure timely approvals for construction and prevention activities.
• Share on-call responsibilities with EHS team; respond to emergency alerts 24/7 (one week per month).

Skills

Fire safety

Emergency management

Regulatory compliance

Public safety coordination

OSHA training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fire safety

Job description

The Fire Safety Officer at Boston College will coordinate fire and life safety programs, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements across campus facilities. Responsibilities include inspections, licenses, permits, drills and emergency planning, coordinating with Facilities Services to file permits and ensure timely actions.

The role requires 5 years of related experience, a MA driver’s license, ability to lift 30 pounds and climb ladders, and on-call coverage 24/7 (one week