Fire Safety Coordinator/Safety Officer 2 Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/793/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=502112&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Work type: Project Part Time Location: Bellingham, WA Categories: Business and Financial Affairs Position TitleFire Safety Coordinator/Safety Officer 2 About the University Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni/ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties. About the DepartmentThe Environmental Health & Science Department supportsWestern's mission (https://president.wwu.edu/mission-strategic-plan) , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. About the Position The Fire Safety Coordinator provides expert guidance in assessing fire and life safety concerns to protect university resources. The coordinator ensures the safety of campus property and individuals by overseeing fire safety audit activities. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities for environmental protection and other fire-related health and safety activities to support the university community. Responsibilities Inspections, Reporting, and Recordkeeping (50%) Conduct safety inspections, focusing primarily on fire and electrical safety, of institutional facilities, equipment and activities either independently or as a member of a team. Prepares and sends out fire inspection reports noting deficiencies to departments. Follow-up on improvements or activities initiated to ensure that solutions were implemented properly. Review reports and evaluate data concerning public liability accidents, such as fire, and determine the necessity and scope of further investigation. Review University fire safety confidence testing to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. May investigate incidents, accidents, and safety concerns that are brought to the EHS department and determine what corrective action(s) is needed. Maintain appropriate records and files within existing office and records retention procedures, both manually and using a computer. Maintains records and write reports regarding accidents, work-related injuries or illnesses, and safety hazards including such elements as excavation permits, hot work permits and confined space entry permits. Community Liaison (20%) Serves as a point of coordination with the Bellingham Fire Department. Act as a liaison between the University and local, state, and federal safety personnel, community members and contractors concerning environmental health and safety issues as guided by the EHS Director. Implement fire safety improvements and/or other safety activities whenever possible. Manage, coordinate and conduct educational and in-service training programs, and develop and organize associated materials, including hands-on fire extinguisher training and on-campus fire drills in both academic and auxiliary facilities. Recommend modifications or safeguards to minimize fire hazards. Develop, implement and monitor financial, mutual aid or other agreements between the University and other public or private entities. Develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with members of the campus community and foster cooperation among employees and students. Develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships with members of the local community. May lead or chair sub committees in the development and implementation of the Confined Space Rescue Team training program and others as directed by the EHS Director. Policy Development (15%) Research and correctly interpret local, state and federal safety codes, regulations and findings, including but not limited to the International Fire Code. Advise and develop recommendations and consult with the EHS Director and other staff members to implement recommendations as needed. Provide the EHS Director with information on the current status of activities, findings, recommendations, and the means of implementation of all activities. With guidance from the EHS Director, review information, analyze and evaluate data, and prepare reports concerning safety and health hazards. Develop, recommend, implement, review, and revise policies, plans, procedures and guidance documents relative to fire and life safety to ensure awareness of and compliance with fire and life safety requirements Brings information back to the department and facilitate a decision either independently or involving other EHS staff and/or the Director. Emergency Response (10%) Respond to emergencies including hazardous materials and confined space emergencies as training permits. On occasion, such emergencies may include those during non-business hours. Enters personal access holes, tunnels and confined spaces; transports equipment and instrumentation across campus, generally using state vehicle on public roads. Performs tasks that may require wearing a respirator, including but not limited to, entering spaces with air contaminant levels exceeding the permissible exposure limit; operates training equipment and dons training aids such as personal protective equipment. Alter daily work schedule as required to fulfill position duties without advance notification. Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Use computer hardware and software, such as Microsoft Office suite, to advance the university’s fire safety goals. Ability to answer department phones, responds to inquiries and greets visitors to the EHS department. May direct the work of others. May review engineering and architectural drawings and specifications for building renovations and/or new construction for compliance with safety codes. Performs other safety activities as determined by the EHS Director. This is a part-time (50%), project-employment position ending no later than April 30, 2027. Required Qualifications + A Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, safety studies, natural science, business or public administration, education or allied field and three years of professional experience in a work area directly related to fire safety or equivalent education/experience + Excellent writing and communication skills, high level organizational skills, ability to initiate and take projects to completion. + Ability to work collaboratively with the campus and local communities. + Ability and willingness to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or other respirator in emergency situations. + A valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications + A Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering or related field. + Experience using the Incident Command System. + Experience working effectively in higher education or other complex organization/campus. + Excellent computer and project management skills. Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations. This position requires a fingerprint background check. Salary $2,417 - $3,255/month (@ 50% FTE) depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits InformationBenefits Overview for Classified Positions (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Classified%20Staff%20%281%29.pdf) Bargaining UnitThis position is part of bargaining unit PT and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU. Application Instructions Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Closing Date NotesPosition closes 03/05/2025 at 11:55 pm. Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Prohibiting-Discrimination-Based-on-A-Protected-Class-Interim) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://hr.wwu.edu/disability-accommodations) , 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay). Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services atvpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://vpess.wwu.edu/files/docs/ASRCleryreport.pdf) . All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) . Job no: 502112 Advertised: Feb 05 2025 09:00 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Mar 05 2025 23:55 Pacific Standard Time