"Fire Services Supervisor"

Fire Services Supervisor

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, Arizona

Category:
Occupational and Environmental Safety

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req25401

Department: Facilities Mgmt-Maint Services

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Fire Services Supervisor oversees daily operations of the university's fire inspection, prevention, system testing, and fire response functions. This role provides direct supervision to fire inspectors and technical staff, ensuring consistent application of fire codes, high-quality inspections, and effective support during fire alarms, system failures, and emergency incidents. The Fire Services Supervisor coordinates inspection workflows, schedules fire system testing, directs staff during emergency responses, and ensures timely and accurate documentation of incidents. This position serves as a technical expert and primary liaison with campus departments, contractors, Facilities Management, and responding fire authorities. Responsibilities include staff development, performance management, code interpretation, plan review support, and ensuring that the campus maintains compliance with NFPA standards, the International Fire Code, local requirements, and university policies. This position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage a large volume of work in a complex multi-building environment that includes academic, laboratory, residential, and special-use facilities.

This position requires out of town, overtime, off shift, weekend and holiday work.

This position requires travel to remote sites such as mountain tops, mines and most environments in between.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Supervision & Leadership

Supervises fire inspectors and assigned fire safety staff. Assigns, schedules, and monitors daily workloads. Conducts performance evaluations and oversees training and professional development. Provides field guidance, decision-making support, and conflict resolution.

Fire Response, Emergency Support & Incident Coordination

Responds to fire alarms, fire system activations, and emergency incidents as part of the unit's fire response function. Assumes supervisory responsibilities during fire events, ensuring coordination between university personnel and responding fire agencies. Provides on-scene technical expertise regarding fire protection systems, utilities, hazardous materials, and building layouts. Assists with fire origin-and-cause determinations in coordination with senior inspectors. Coordinates after-action reviews, incident reporting, and follow-up corrective actions. Responds outside normal business hours as required.

Fire & Life Safety Operations

Oversees building inspections, construction inspections, special event reviews, and fire safety audits. Ensures completion of fire alarm/sprinkler testing, fire pump testing, extinguisher programs, and system maintenance work. Reviews inspection reports for accuracy and quality. Ensures building occupancy issues and hazards are corrected promptly.

Code Enforcement & Technical Expertise

Provides advanced interpretation of fire codes and NFPA standards. Advises architects, engineers, project managers, and contractors on fire code compliance. Reviews construction plans and fire protection system submittal's as needed. Supports enforcement actions and compliance documentation.

Program Management & Administration

Assists with budget planning, equipment procurement, and resource allocation. Oversees inspection scheduling, compliance tracking, and metrics reporting. Develops and updates internal procedures, response guidelines, and training materials. Prepares reports for leadership, committees, and regulatory reviews.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of fire codes, NFPA standards, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to lead staff in both routine and emergency environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Ability to read plans, evaluate system performance, and analyze complex hazards.
• Skilled in documentation, inspection software, and incident reporting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Certification in the following: Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector, HazMat Operations, Plans Reviewer
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $75,540 - $98,201

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 10

Career Stream and Level M1

Job Family Skilled Crafts & Trades

Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1