Fire Safety Specialist

Employer: Miami University (Ohio)

Location: Oxford, Ohio

Salary: 48000-64500 yr

Date posted: Dec 12, 2025

Position Type: Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

Essential Duties:

• Conduct routine and unscheduled fire and life safety inspections of all facilities.
• Code enforcement & interpretation
• Coordinate and conduct fire drills and other emergency preparedness activities.
• Maintain detailed records of all inspection activities, test results and corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in fire safety inspection, fire prevention or a related field.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate University vehicles and golf carts
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to identify hazards and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in fire science or closely related field (or equivalent combination of experience and training)
• Certification as a fire safety inspector in the State of Ohio
• Nicet certification in WBFPS

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Work Environment:

Duties require:  Frequent outdoor activities during periods of extreme hot or cold temperatures; ability to climb ladders and steep stairs; ability to open/close valves in sometimes awkward positions and read gauges; ability to lift and carry equipment that weighs up to 75 pounds. May be required to work on weekends and holidays.

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.