Fire and Life Safety Manager

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Fire and Life Safety Manager. The Fire and Life Safety Manager is responsible for the life safety compliance program of the University of Iowa Health Care. Responsible for correcting life safety and infection control deficiencies during environmental rounds, inspections of repair, maintenance and construction activities.  Oversees and coordinates above ceiling inspection permit program. Maintains joint commission and other required regulatory life safety and environment of care assigned documentation and compliances including the UI Health Care life safety drawings.  Responsible for the review of life safety plans for all construction activities and is point of contact with the University life safety consultant. Investigates life safety compliance issues and communicates as appropriate. Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina. The Fire and Life Safety Manager will report to the Director of Engineering Services.

Life Safety Compliance

•        Maintain life safety required documentation for joint commission and regulatory agencies

•        Maintain accuracy of life safety drawings

•        Maintain above ceiling permit program

•        Reviews and approves interim life safety measures/precautions.

Infection Control Risk Assessment Program

•        Participates in the Infection Control Risk Assessment Committee and associated responsibilities.

•        Review and approve ICRA applications and modifications

•        Inspect maintenance, repair and construction locations for life safety , ILSM and infection control compliance   

Above Ceiling Inspection Program

•        Review/approve/disapprove permit applications

•        Inspect above ceiling permit locations for compliance

Verbal and Written Communication Skills

•        Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word

•        Competent with using mobile communication devices, ie. cell phone; iPad, etc.

•        Ability to communicate to appropriate management non-compliances in need of correction

•        Capable of communicating with department leadership to achieve scheduled shutdowns and construction schedules

•        Ability to communicate with AHJ during scheduled and non-scheduled surveys

Financial Management

•        Manage expenditure of capital and non-capital funds and adjust operation and scope of work to maintain budget while maintaining focus on the unit's strategic goals and direction. Develop and support life safety budget as part of the Engineering Services operational budget.

Human Resources Management

•        Provide continuous comprehensive training and coaching opportunities for delegation of duties when appropriate. Provide purpose, direction and motivation through leadership and coaching to accomplish goals. Hold supervisors and contractors accountable for high performance and high engagement by articulating expectations, mon