Fire Protection Trades Supervisor

Capitalizing on over 140 years of history and tradition in downtown Los Angeles, the University of Southern California (USC) has embarked on an unprecedented period of expansion. USC is now poised to take its place as the preeminent research institution of the 21st century and we are looking for skilled, motivated professionals to help forge the future of higher education.

The USC department of Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) is seeking a Fire Protection Trades Supervisor to join its team.

About the Opportunity:

The Fire Protection Trades Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the fire safety shop’s daily operations and activities. This role involves supervising and coordinating staff, planning and scheduling fire protection projects, and ensuring the effective installation, service, maintenance, and inspection of fire protection systems. The supervisor will also manage the department budget, provide leadership and technical guidance, and uphold high standards of quality, service, and compliance with related regulations.

Accountabilities:

• Oversees installation, service, maintenance and preventive maintenance trades activities and projects.

• Assesses skilled trades staff’s workload and plans or schedules staff accordingly. Determines staffing needs for peak volumes and/or special projects and arranges for temporary workers. Authorizes overtime as appropriate. Ensures staff are adequately trained and cross-trained to promote continuity of operations during vacations and extended absences.

• Supervises multiple skilled trades staff. Screens and interviews applicants and makes hiring decisions. Trains staff and counsels or disciplines as needed. Provides performance feedback and prepares documented appraisals. Determines and/or recommends unit salary administration including raises, promotions and/or reclassifications.

• Provides technical assistance to staff for training purposes and for problem solving. Provides background and implements, interprets departmental policies, procedures and guidelines

• Trains and supports staff. Provides forms and supplies, schedules training, and gives/receives feedback for staff training and development. Manages certification and licensing requirements for staff. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Monitors workflow for efficiency and timeliness, sets priorities for projects and activities. Makes adjustments as needed to meet deadlines and commitments. Schedules staff and organizes work in a logical manner to meet work related deadlines and to ensure efficient operations.

• Reviews work for quality, completion, accuracy and adherence to internal operating policies and procedures. Ensure projects meet fire codes and standards, inspect for quality control and USC standards compliance.

• Addresses errors and problems and provides feedback.

• Determines costs of equipment, materials and supplies and prices accordingly. Orders materials, supplies, and equipment. Liaises with vendors on issues related to products, services and delivery.

• Contributes to the development of policies, procedures and internal systems which support the work of the unit. Defines needs and coordinates the development of manual and/or automated systems to facilitate workflow.

• Develops and/or produces various operating reports (e.g., project status, work backlogs, etc.) as required.

• Ensures records are kept up-to-date and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations. Requests and reviews city permits on projects, as necessary. Ensures compliance with building codes.

• Administers and assists with planning income and expense budgets. Develops projections. Tracks actual income and/or expenses and adjusts operating plans to address variances.

•  Performs other duties as needed. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the position of Fire Protection Trades Supervisor meets the following preferred qualifications:

• Associates degree

• 10 years of fire protection experience

• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, Level II (NICET II) Certification in a fire protection category

• Los Angeles Fire Department Regulation 4 (LAFD Reg 4) Certification

• International Code Council (ICC) Certification

All candidates for the position of Fire Protection Trades Supervisor must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; specialized/technical training

• 6 years of fire protection experience<