Deputy Fire Marshal

Title: Deputy Fire Marshal

Employee Classification: Deputy Fire Marshal

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Sys Facilities Plan & Constr

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Sys Fac Dev-Gen

Department: SYS-SIPC Staff Operations-952000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office of Strategic Infrastructure, Planning, and Construction (SIPC) at the University of North Texas System (UNTS), oversees all construction projects, planning and safety on all University campuses.

Position Overview

This position assists the Fire Marshal in the day-to-day operation of the Fire Marshal’s Office. The Deputy Fire Marshal represents the department in development and design meetings, assists in technical and specialized plan review, fire inspections, fire systems testing, code consulting and MEP inspections to ensure code and installation compliance with life safety and building codes and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection, or related discipline and five (5) years of experience in reviewing/inspecting commercial buildings for life-safety compliance and systems; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic Fire Inspector I II TCFP Certifications.
• Basic Fire Plan Examiner TCFP Certification.
• Knowledge of fire prevention measures Experience with code interpretations
• Experience in fire code enforcement practices
• Experience with NFPA Standards, ICC codes and applicable state laws
• Experience with fire department access of property/buildings, public safety, hazardous materials storage and incident response procedures.
• Competency with computer programs to organize, store, input and retrieve data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply safety and security practices appropriate to work performed
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Able to speak in public and maintain a professional presence.
• Available to work overtime as needed.
• Available for callout as needed.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance history.
• Capable of heavy lifting, standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, stoop

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience performing fire inspections and plan review preferred.
• Applicants having an Intermediate TCFP Fire Inspector I & II certifications or higher are preferred.
• Applicants who have any State of Texas trade license or licenses (i.e. Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm) or National Certifications (NICET) in Fire Systems are preferred.
• Applicants who have Internationa