Fire Life Safety Program Administrator

BART; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a Fire Life Safety Program Administrator to coordinate emergency preparedness exercises, training, and familiarization activities with local fire departments and first responders. The role develops training materials, documents drills, and ensures compliance with applicable safety standards.

The position requires strong knowledge of rail operations safety, ICS/NIMS, and experience in a transit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field.
• Four years of full-time experience in rail operations safety administration or related, including two years in Fire Life Safety in a rail transit environment.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and be willing to travel and work off-hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage emergency preparedness exercises, training, and familiarization programs.
• Plan, conduct, and document full-scale and tabletop exercises with local fire departments and first responders.
• Maintain records of fire life safety inspections and disseminate lessons learned and training updates.

Skills

Emergency management

Fire life safety

Rail operations safety

ICS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science

Job description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Pay Rate

AFSCME Pay Grade 17
Step 1: $141,668.80/annually - Step 5: $172,224.00/annually

Note

The negotiable salary offer will be commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To

Director of Fire Life Safety

Days Off

Variable

Who May Apply

All current BART employees and Future BART employees

Current Assignment

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking to fill a Fire Life Safety Program Administrator position within the Fire Life Safety Department. This critical role coordinates and manages emergency preparedness exercises, training, and familiarization programs to support system safety and emergency response readiness. This position will be responsible for planning, conducting, and documenting full-scale and tabletop exercises, coordinating familiarization activities for local fire departments and first responders, developing training materials, and participating in safety and emergency preparedness committees. The incumbent will collaborate closely with BART departments, fire departments, and external agencies to evaluate emergency response capabilities, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions and lessons learned following exercises and incidents. They may also support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during planned and unplanned events.

Qualifications

the most qualified candidate for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Thorough knowledge of rail operations systems and its safety procedures in a rail transit environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of emergency management practices.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to maintain accurate records in accordance with applicable Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Profound understanding of Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) and electrical safety is highly desired.
• Certifications in HSEEP and Incident Command System (ICS) courses 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800, is preferred.

Application and Selection Process

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs . Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed. Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered. Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at [phone] or [e-mail] . The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview. All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process. The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States. Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

Examples of Duties

• Ensures compliance with code and best practices regarding Fire and Life Safety in all District facilities and works with various District work groups to track and address identified issues.
• Develops, schedules and coordinates and documents fire life safety exercise, training and familiarization with Fire Department(s) to support the Districts safe operations.
• Maintains records documenting fire code inspection resolve to findings throughout all District facilities and Fire Life Safety systems, documents and disseminates lessons learned, training updates, and post exercise and drill debriefings.
• Partners with Manager of Emergency Preparedness to prepare for emergency operations and ensure District fire-related compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and other rules and regulations.
• Participates in the investigation and documentation, including tracking corrective actions, after Fire incidents within the District in accordance with the PTASP requirements.
• Supports, develops, reviews, and maintains conflagration related Emergency Plans, checklists, flowcharts, and other deliverables.
• Assists with the selection, identification, purchasing and ongoing maintenance Fire Life Safety department equipment and supplies.
• Provides support to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Ensures that Fire Life Safety department is represented at regular EOC training, drills and exercises.
• Works with Maximo development team to develop inspection, data tracking, and reporting capabilities.
• Attends and participates in professional meetings; stays abreast of regulations, trends, and innovations in the field of transportation Fire and Life Safety code and standard compliance and emergency preparedness.
• Stays current with emerging and established technologies and products and evaluates both for suitability and effectiveness in addressing the District’s fire and life safety emergency preparedness needs.
• Coordinates District participation in local and regional emergency preparedness drills and exercises with transit and first responder stakeholders.
• Serves as the Fire and Life Safety liaison with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; maintains positive relationships with authorities having jurisdiction who respond to emergencies in the BART system; negotiates and resolves issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in rail operations system safety administration or related experience including (2) years of Fire Life Safety experience in a rail transit environment.

Substitution: Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record
• Must be willing and able to travel and off-hours shift, holidays and weekends
• Possession of or ability to complete NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I within six (6) months of hire
• Possession of or ability to complete TSI PTSCTP certification course within one (1) year of hire
• Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800
• Ability to complete ICS 300 and 400 within two (2) years of hire

Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles of a comprehensive Fire Life Safety management program, preferably in a transit environment
• CPUC General Order 164; NFPA 1; 13; 25; 72; 101; and 130; CFC; CBC; BART Facility Standards
• Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)
• Principles and practices of Fire Life Safety-related oversight, compliance, and enforcement
• Principles and practices of policy development, implementation and administration
• Principles of Fire Life Safety Inspections
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Safety and emergency operations and procedures
• Current and emerging Fire Life Safety technologies and products and best practices for their use on transit systems
• Current Fire Life Safety related standards, protocols, and procedures for employees and patrons of a major metropolitan transit system
• Related federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Incident Command Center (ICS) forms
• Implementing response planning and recovery
• Emergency Preparedness

Skill/Ability In

• Managing and coordinating assigned projects
• Developing and implementing departmental goals, objectives and procedures
• Planning, organizing, scheduling, first responder familiarization, tabletop and full-scale exercises
• All-hour immediate response and investigation of Fire and Life Safety incidents
• Analyzing findings discovered during investigations of Fire incidents; determines cause and corrective action
• Conducting Fire Life Safety inspections
• Interpreting and explaining established policies and procedures for assigned District projects
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Equal Employment Opportunity

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at [e-mail] . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .