Lead Fire Inspector

Job Posting Title:

Lead Fire Inspector

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Hiring Department:

Fire Prevention Services

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

Fire Prevention Services ensures a safe environment for faculty, staff, and students by providing an up-to-date prevention program. Our fire safety professionals monitor all university buildings for compliance with local and state requirements and work closely with the community to perform the inspections and drills necessary to lower the risk and potential repercussions of fire on campus.

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards.

For more information on Fire Prevention Services, Visit the Fire Protections Services Website

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.

Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent on applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.

Purpose

The Lead Fire Inspector is responsible for overseeing the fire inspections team to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and regulations. This role involves coordinating and supervising fire inspections and fire drills, scheduling and managing fire inspections staff for special events, reviewing and approving permits, engaging in public education and outreach, and investigating fire incidents. The Lead Fire Inspector plays a critical role in protecting lives and property at The University of Texas at Austin.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining records regarding inspections, investigations, and equipment inventory. Performs related duties as required.
• Coordinate resources and personnel related to university special events and venues that house large assembly occupancies to ensure public safety. Manage staff scheduling and liaise with the university's fire alarm shop to coordinate system disablement for fire watch duties during performances.
• Engages in public education and outreach: Delivers informative sessions, workshops, and community gatherings to educate individuals on fire prevention, safety protocols, and readiness for emergencies. Creates educ