"Fire Safety Compliance Officer"

Job Details

Title: Fire Safety Compliance Officer

State Role Title: Administrative - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Up to $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Conducts regular life safety inspections across campus facilities.
• Monitors and enforces compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, state fire codes, and university policies.
• Identifies hazards, recommends corrective actions, and follows up on mitigation.
• Maintains documentation of inspections, violations, corrective actions, and follow ups.
• Serves as a liaison with local fire departments, code enforcement agencies, and other authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Reviews construction and renovation plans for compliance with fire codes and make recommendations.
• Assists with scope development for solicitation of contracted services to provide inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of all life safety systems including detection, alarm, suppression, fire dampers and fire doors.
• Coordinates timely inspection, testing, maintenance and repairs of life safety systems including detection, alarm, and suppression systems, fire dampers and fire doors through in-house resources and contracted services.
• Maintains detailed records and generates compliance reports.
• Monitors and ensures operational readiness of Life Safety Systems.
• Ensures certification of life safety systems.
• Plans and coordinates campus wide fire drills and evacuation exercises.
• Investigates fire incidents and alarms to determine causes, recommends corrective actions and implements preventive strategies.
• Serves as resource and safety advisor during fire-related emergencies or drills.
• Provide fire safety training to students, staff, and faculty, including proper use of alarm and suppression systems and evacuation protocols.
• Participate in emergency response planning and serve on relevant campus safety committees.
• Participate in institutional safety audits and risk management programs.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness planning, including tabletop exercises and simulations.
• Issues Hot Works Permits for contractors using open flames during repairs and construction.
• Prepares for and participates in audits and inspections from outside agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA codes, state and local fire safety regulations, fire suppression systems, and emergency evacuation protocols.
• Skills in Hazard assessment, code interpretation, training delivery, report writing, incident investigation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Abilities to think critically, work independently, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, respond to emergencies, and apply regulatory knowledge to diverse facility types.
• 3–5 years of experience in fire safety, fire prevention, or code compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes, fire prevention practices, and emergency response procedures.
• Familiarity with building design, fire protection engineering, and life safety systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Certification as a Fire Inspector, Fire Marshal, or Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS).
• Experience in higher education or large institutional settings.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification.
• Valid driver’s license for on-site inspections across campus.

Additional Considerations

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Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Contact Information

Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo

Phone: 804-524-5083

Email: bnyarko-brentuo@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer