Fire & Life Safety Programs Specialist

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Safety Associate in the Fire & Life Safety Division to support design, implementation, and management of quality assurance programs across Duke Health properties and campuses.

You will handle contract administration, inspections, budgeting, training, and emergency procedures, with periodic shift work, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with contracts, contractors, and fire service background.
• Knowledge of Brady Inspect & Track and Building Reports.com software systems desirable.
• Knowledge of electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers and the applicable technologies associated with electronic monitoring outlined in NFPA Standard 10 highly desirable.
• Must be knowledgeable of Joint Commission and other HIPPA rules, policies, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reports for each assigned contract specialty. Validate all invoices submitted by contractors to ensure the quality, quantity and timely performance of work according to the Scope of Work detailed in the appropriate contract.
• Determine fiscal requirements and provide budgetary recommendations for contractor based fire prevention/protection requirements. Assist with the development, selection, and administration of all Fire & Life Safety based contracts.
• Maintain automated records of inspections on fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and related safety equipment.
• Assist in the management of all scheduled maintenance, inspections, and tests of fire hydrants, sprinklers and standpipes located throughout the University and Medical Center to include water flow tests, pressure tests, and general maintenance to ensure reliability of equipment in an emergency situation.
• Support Fire & Life Safety Staff Specialists with assigned duties during major disasters, drills, and fire emergencies to include fire investigations.
• Develop and conduct training courses for employees and students in fire prevention and emergency procedures, fire extinguisher selection/use and other topics promoting fire and general life safety.

Skills

Contract management

Fire service background

NFPA knowledge

Software knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science/Fire Service/Business

Job description

Duke University Health System is seeking a Safety Associate in the Fire & Life Safety Division to support design, implementation, and management of quality assurance programs across Duke Health properties and campuses.

You will handle contract administration, inspections, budgeting, training, and emergency procedures, with periodic shift work, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs as needed.