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Fire Safety Coordinator

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Nov 03, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	010168
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Fire Safety Coordinator
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Safety & Security (Adm)
Work Location	EHS Building Facilities Annex 11
Salary Range	$54,249 - $69,200
Primary Purpose of Department	The Environmental Health and Safety ( EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone's responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of this position is to administer and monitor the University environmental, health, and safety program; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; investigation; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts Forklift, Contractor Safety, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Electrical, and Event Safety programs. Conduct training sessions; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; conduct investigations; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Detailed working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, building fire protection equipment, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, event safety and construction safety. One to three years of environmental, health, safety, or fire experience in university, college or public sector environment preferred. Ability to exercise sound judgment in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations. Demonstrated experience with fire protection equipment and new technology systems. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers, hydrants, fire suppression, HVAC, and electrical).
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver's License Needed for Position
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	Relevant certifications (i.e. OSHT, ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	11/03/2025
Posting Close Date	11/12/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	12/01/2025
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience?
- Yes - I have at least a Bachelor's degree in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline
- Yes - I have an Associate's degree in a related disapline with at least two (2) years relative experience
- Yes - High School Diploma/GED with at least four (4) years relative experience
- No
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- No
- Yes
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Please select the area(s) that you have experience in. (Please ensure that you resume has all experience related to selected areas clearly indicated)
- Administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans
- Fire Prevention
- Aerial Lifts Forklift
- Contractor Safety
- Hot Work
- Fall Protection
- Electrical (as it relates to this position)
- Event Safety programs
- No listed experience
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Do you have of the listed relevant certifications, OSHT, ASP, CSP, CIH, etc.)? If so, please indicate which ones you currently hold.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents