Job DescriptionReporting to the Fire Safety Manager, the Fire Safety Officer will support and coordinate activities related to fire and life safety programs, ensure compliance with fire safety protocols and evaluate existing and new fire protection systems and make recommendations to the Fire Safety Manager for adequacy and regulatory compliance.
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- Sharing on-call responsibilities with other members of EHS team and being available to respond to emergency alerts 24/7 (one week per month)
RequirementsBachelor's degree in fire safety, engineering, protection and/or related science discipline.
5 years of experience and professional course work in fire and life safety, emergency management or related fields, preferably command experience.
Strong working knowledge of federal, state and local fire safety regulations and codes. Must be skilled in assessing and implementing fire safety compliance programs and working with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and regulators.
Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license
Must be capable of lifting fire safety equipment up to 30 pounds
Must be capable of climbing ladders and inspecting equipment rooms
20 hours/52 weeks. Hiring range: $39.89 - $49.86 hourly; salary commensurate with experience.
Closing StatementBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.