This position is responsible for the fire safety procedures, emergency procedures and preparedness, safety programs, fire prevention and inspection, drills, monitoring fire equipment and systems and related safety functions and requirements for a very large facility, multiple facilities or campuses, and high rise office buildings. This position may also supervise and manage other safety personnel.

• Supervise, plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of the fire safety staff and establish performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development
• Develop, implement and track work plans to achieve fire prevention and suppression objectives
• Contribute to budget development and monitor operational and program performance against the budget
• Participate in the development and implementation of schedules, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve the department’s annual goals
• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct all of the building/facility fire service functions, including fire prevention and inspection, fire suppression, emergency medical services, records management, emergency radio communications and related support services
• Advise the management and the client on matters related to the fire service; work closely with private and public organizations and others in developing programs and implementing projects to address fire service issues; direct and participate in the Fire Department’s educational and safety programs, especially as they relate to the building/facility
• Develop and recommend short and long-term plans for building/facility fire and emergency medical services
• Interpret codes, regulations and City/state fire and safety policies and ensure their implementation
• Monitor the status and condition of fire safety and related systems in the building/facility, advise appropriate personnel and vendors of any problems, and ensure the systems are functioning correctly
• Respond to fire alarms, plan and execute fire safety and emergency evacuation drills, conduct fire prevention and suppression programs and training, and monitor CCTV and emergency equipment
• Develop and maintain Fire System information binder for responding Fire Department assets
• Liaise with State and Local Fire and EMS agencies to ensure familiarity with associated properties

KEY COMPETENCIES

• 1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• 2. Time Management Skills
• 3. Multi-Tasking
• 4. Sense of Urgency
• 5. Critical Evaluation

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required

MPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 3-4 years of experience at the level of Fire Safety Director for a large commercial or residential facility or campus is required
• Must have prior supervisory experience, including the ability to plan, organize, assign and evaluate the work of fire safety staff

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• If position is based in New York, must possess a Certificate of Fitness for Fire Safety Director (issued by NYFD)
• Must possess or be able to pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing
• Must possess working knowledge of principles, practices and equipment in the field of fire science; principles and practices of the provision of emergency medical services and regulations pertaining to fire safety
• Must be able to prepare clear, concise and complete technical documents, staff reports and correspondence on routine to very complex issues
• Ability to interpret and explain fire safety laws, codes, regulations and procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

• C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.