Fire Safety Coordinator

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 010161 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Fire Safety Coordinator Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule

8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday

Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Safety & Security (Adm) Work Location Salary Range $54,163 - $72,525 Primary Purpose of Department

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment, and safety on the job is everyone's responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace, and to protect the environment.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to administer and monitor the University's environmental, health, and safety program; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; investigation; conduct assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of campus environmental, health, and safety programs, including Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Automated External Defibrillators, Hot Work, and Event Safety.
• Administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Automated External Defibrillators, Hot Work, and Event Safety programs.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and incidents. Conduct training sessions; construction plan reviews, occupancy and event safety consultations, inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; conduct investigations, assessments, and work with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community. Serve as the primary contact for the fire department and the State Fire Marshal.
• Coordinates inspections of fire suppression systems, including fire pumps, alarm systems, detectors, extinguishers, hydrants, standpipes, sprinkler systems, and other fire safety devices, and oversees repairs.
• Develop building evacuation plans and conduct fire drills.
• Identify fire and life hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate safety concerns and assist with the development of corrective action measures.
• Process and monitor hot work and event permits.
• Inspect University facilities, equipment, and employee work practices for conformance with regulatory standards.
• Analyze program performance and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Build relationships and serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local authorities in matters related to environmental, health, and safety.
• Deliver various environmental, health, and safety training programs.
• Provide consultative safety services and respond to environmental, health, and safety service requests and emergency incidents.
• Write reports and communicate results effectively.

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in a fire science, fire protection management, fire prevention, occupational safety, industrial technology, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Degree in fire science, fire protection management, fire prevention, safety and health, engineering, risk management, or other related technical fields, or business
• 1-3 years of environmental health, safety, or fire experience
• Detailed working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, building fire protection equipment, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, hot work, automated external defibrillators, and event safety.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NCFC, etc.
• Experience with developing and delivering training programs.
• Experience working in a university, college, or public sector environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with fire protection equipment and new technology systems for inspections, training, or compliance tracking.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers, hydrants, fire suppression, HVAC, and electrical).

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver's License Needed for Position

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Relevant certifications (i.e., NFPA Certified Fire Prevention Inspector Certification, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, etc..)

Special Notes to Applicants

• This recruitment is for two vacant positions: Position #010161 & Position #010168.
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date 06/19/2026 Posting Close Date 07/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Proposed Hire Date 07/20/2026 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)

• Another Website

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Which of the following best describes your combination of education and professional experience in Fire Science, Occupational Safety, or a related technical field?

• I have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Fire Science, Fire Protection Management, Fire Prevention, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline.

• I have an Associates degree of relevant college coursework and at least 2 years of professional experience in Fire Science, Fire Protection Management, Fire Prevention, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline.

• I have experience - based equivalency with at least 4 years of professional experience in Fire Science, Fire Protection Management, Fire Prevention, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline.

• None of the above - I currently do not meet the minimum education or equivalent experience requirements.

• • Do you have any preferred relevant certifications to this position such as NFPA Certified Fire Prevention Inspector Certification, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, etc.? If so, please list your current certifications.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, building fire protection equipment, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, event safety, construction safety and insurance loss prevention / loss control? If so, please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience and working knowledge of building equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers, hydrants, fire suppression, HVAC, and electrical)? If so, please indicate the systems/equipment and your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience with fire protection equipment and new technology systems for inspections, training, or compliance tracking? If so, please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents