"Safety Specialist II - Fire Inspector"

Your Expertise Can Make a Difference

Join UT Dallas – Fire and Life Safety Department

Are you ready to advance your fire safety career? Join the dedicated professionals at UT Dallas in our Fire and Life Safety Department, where your expertise will play a key role in maintaining a safe and thriving campus. In this critical position, you'll collaborate with campus partners to ensure compliance with essential safety codes and regulations, including the NFPA Life Safety Code, NFPA Fire Code, International Building and Fire Codes, and all relevant state, local, and federal standards.

As a Fire Inspector, you'll serve as a technical expert responsible for maintaining and inspecting campus fire sprinkler and alarm systems, ensuring compliance with all NFPA and ICC code requirements.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, contractors, officials, and the public. They should be confident working independently, adept at resolving problems and conflicts, and have a solid understanding of local, state, and federal building code regulations.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Growth: Receive annual professional development funds to support licensure and certification renewals, and invest in your future with confidence.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), allowing for dependable planning and personal time.
• Team Support: Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule, with strong team collaboration and shared responsibility.
• Fair Compensation: This is a non-exempt position, making you eligible for overtime pay in accordance with labor laws.
• Outstanding UT Dallas benefits, including:
  • 100% employer-paid basic health insurance for employees
  • Participation in a state-supported retirement program
  • Paid federal holidays (not deducted from personal time)
  • Paid Winter Break in addition to vacation and sick leave

If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment and make a real difference in campus safety, we invite you to apply today.