University Fire Marshal & Life-Safety Leader

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University seeks a University Fire Marshal to lead fire code enforcement and life safety programs for the MSU Bozeman campus. You will oversee inspections, testing of fire protection systems, and coordination with city authorities to ensure compliance across 120+ buildings.

The role requires significant technical knowledge of NFPA/ICC codes, plan review, and post‑fire investigations. It offers an exempt, full‑time position with opportunities for leadership and campus safety impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration or other related field plus two years of full‑time (or part‑time equivalent) work in fire safety and emergency services, plus current certification in fire inspection through NFPA or ICC, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training (such as a firefighter) plus current certification in fire inspection through NFPA or ICC, and five or more years working in fire and life safety.
• Working knowledge of ICC/NFPA fire codes and fire protection systems including building alarm systems, smoke detection, suppression systems, and testing/inspection criteria.
• Ability to read architectural plans and provide feedback on fire alarm, suppression, occupancy, egress, and life safety code compliance areas.

Responsibilities

• Act as AHJ for fire code enforcement and application for the MSU Bozeman campus.
• Interpret and enforce codes across campus based on occupancy and building age.
• Manage Deputy Fire Marshal schedule and duties.
• Coordinate testing and maintenance of fire protection systems with stakeholders and contractors.
• Coordinate building fire code inspections with supervisors and local fire department.
• Review building plans for fire code compliance on capital projects.
• Conduct post‑fire investigations with University Police and local fire department.
• Prepare annual Fire & Life Safety activity reports.
• Maintain fire system drawings with CAD staff.
• Develop and review evacuation plans with Building Supervisors.
• Provide fire extinguisher training and related outreach.

Skills

Fire safety experience

Fire inspection certification

Code compliance knowledge

Plan reading skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate in Fire Science/Administration

Tools

MS Office

iAuditor

Job description

Montana State University seeks a University Fire Marshal to lead fire code enforcement and life safety programs for the MSU Bozeman campus. You will oversee inspections, testing of fire protection systems, and coordination with city authorities to ensure compliance across 120+ buildings.

The role requires significant technical knowledge of NFPA/ICC codes, plan review, and post‑fire investigations. It offers an exempt, full‑time position with opportunities for leadership and campus safety impact.