Fire & Life Safety Specialist — On-Call 24/7

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for employees

Job summary

Boston College seeks a Fire Safety Officer to support and coordinate fire and life safety programs across campus. The role reports to the Fire Safety Manager and ensures compliance with protocols while evaluating systems for adequacy and regulatory conformity.

Key duties include liaising with local authorities, managing inspections and permits, developing safety plans, conducting OSHA evacuation training, leading drills, and inspecting facilities for hazards and egress paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fire safety, engineering, protection or related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in fire and life safety or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local fire safety regulations.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with local fire safety authorities and assist the Fire Safety Manager.
• Coordinate inspections, licenses, permits to ensure compliance.
• Assist in developing fire and life safety plans and provide OSHA evacuation training.
• Lead drills and exercises and educate staff on requirements.
• Inspect facilities for hazards, egress, life safety equipment, and signage.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Emergency management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fire safety, engineering, protection and/or related science

Tools

NFPA standards

Fire protection systems

Job description

Boston College seeks a Fire Safety Officer to support and coordinate fire and life safety programs across campus. The role reports to the Fire Safety Manager and ensures compliance with protocols while evaluating systems for adequacy and regulatory conformity.

Key duties include liaising with local authorities, managing inspections and permits, developing safety plans, conducting OSHA evacuation training, leading drills, and inspecting facilities for hazards and egress paths.