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Fire Safety Coordinator

University of North Carolina Charlotte
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2026
Fire Safety Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • 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/
Position Information
General Information

Position Number 010168
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 EHS Building Facilities Annex 11
Salary Range $54,249 - $69,200
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 environmental, health, and safety program; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; investigation; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
  • Administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts Forklift, Contractor Safety, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Electrical, and Event Safety Programs.
  • Conduct training sessions; 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.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, 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
  • Bachelor's degree with a major in occupational safety and health, industrial technology, a physical science or other closely related discipline with one to three years of environmental, health, safety, or fire experience working in a university, college or public sector environment.
  • Detailed working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, building fire protection equipment, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, event safety and construction safety.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience with fire protection equipment and new technology systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers, hydrants, fire suppression, HVAC, and electrical).
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
  • Valid Drivers License Needed for Position

Preferred Certifications/Licenses
  • Relevant certifications (i.e. OSHT, ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)


Special Notes to Applicants
  • 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 11/24/2025
Posting Close Date 12/08/2025
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 01/05/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other
  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
    • Yes - I have at least a Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline
    • Yes - I have an Associate's Degree in a related discipline with at least two (2) years related experience
    • Yes - I have a High School Diploma / GED with at least four (4) years relative experience
    • No
  4. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • No
    • Yes
  5. * Please select the are(s) that you have experience in. (Please ensure that your resume has all experience related to the selected areas clearly indicated).
    • Administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans
    • Fire Prevention
    • Aerial Lifts Forklift
    • Contractor Safety
    • Hot Work
    • Fall Protection
    • Electrical (as it relates to this position)
    • Event Safety programs
    • No listed experience
  6. * Do you have of the listed relevant certifications, OSHT, ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)? If so, please indicate which ones you currently hold.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * How many years of environmental, health, safety, or fire experience do you have as it relates to this position.
    • less than one (1) year
    • 1 - 3 years
    • 3 - 5 years
    • 5 - 8 years
    • 8 - 10 years
    • 10 plus years
    • None
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Optional Documents

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.


 

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