Fire Inspector

Job Details

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following temporary staff position: Fire Inspector in Environmental Health & Safety.

How to Apply : Interested candidates may apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4689347 . Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Temporary Staff Position. Salary range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. Normal work hours vary, 25 hours per week. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Performs regular inspections of facilities, and fire and life safety equipment and systems to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations, determines corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explains these measures to the facility representative. Produces detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and recommended corrective actions. Inspects and test fire protection and/or fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, and AED’s to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and standards. Coordinates with fire safety vendors for approved repairs of fire and life safety equipment and systems.

Responds to fire alarm activations and fire-related incidents on campus. Serves as a liaison with responding authorities having jurisdiction and provides logistical support in returning campus to normal operations. Serves as an alternate emergency operations center representative for Emergency Support Function-4, staffing the CCU Emergency Operations center, when necessary.

Assists with the regular conduct of residential facilities fire exit drills, monitors and evaluates evacuation procedures. Assists with fire prevention education activities and initiatives for campus staff, faculty, and students.

Assists the CCU Fire Marshal with acceptance tests and inspections of newly installed fire protection systems according to applicable codes and ordinances.

Assists campus stakeholders with special event planning for the safe and appropriate use of fire/combustibles and applicable permitting of vendor-provided mechanical devices. Works major campus events to ensure appropriate fire prevention standards and coordinate with contracted medical operations personnel for first aid/medical transport services.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and minimum of five (5) years experience as a fire inspector or related field. Must possess a valid SC driver’s license. Must be a certified International Code Council Fire Inspector 1 or successfully obtain the ICC Fire Inspector 1 certification within 12 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Current International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector 1 Certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Possess generalized working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; generalized education in firefighting at the minimum level of Fire Fighter 1. Knowledge of fire alarms, fire suppression systems and the International Fire Code. Microsoft Office and other inspection software reports. Must be able to use calculator, computer and peripheral equipment, copier, machines, mops/brooms, telephone, tools, two-way radios, vehicles, chemical meters, & AED’s.

Job Posting

Mental Demands - Analytical and Problem Solving, confidentiality, constant Interruptions, customer contact, detailed work, language, math, multiple concurrent tasks, reading blue prints, reading (documents or instruments), reasoning, stress, training, verbal communication, written communication, loud noise; stressful situations dealing with injuries to staff and students. Physical Demands - be able to lift 50 lbs.; climb stairs carrying, lifting, cleaning, climbing, crawling, driving university vehicles, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, speaking, squatting, standing, twisting, walking. Works irregular hours, wears university provided uniform, works indoors and outdoors in hot and humid conditions.