A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Please also include copies of the following:
- NFPA Certified Fire Inspector or NFPA or ICC Fire Inspector I or II certificate
- NFPA or ICC Fire Plans Examiner certificate
The University of Michigan's Fire Safety Services (FSS) program, within Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), is seeking a full-time Fire Inspector/Plan Reviewer. This position reports directly to the University Fire Marshal.
Fire safety begins with ensuring that all University facilities are equipped with appropriate life-safety systems and that those systems remain fully operational. FSS reviews construction and renovation plans and inspects life-safety systems to verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, and University requirements.
The Fire Inspector/Plan Reviewer will promote fire and life safety across university facilities by working collaboratively with internal and external partners, including university departments, local fire departments, and the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review plans for construction and renovation projects to verify compliance with applicable codes and standards and communicate identified discrepancies to project managers and administrators.
- Evaluate facility evacuation and emergency plans and advise facility managers and administrative staff on implementing corrective actions.
- Review shop drawing submittals for compliance with project specifications and applicable codes and standards.
- Develop, coordinate, and implement educational programs and initiatives for Campus Fire Safety Awareness Month.
- Serve as a liaison to the State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Services regarding compliance with applicable administrative rules, codes, and standards.
- Collaborate with local fire departments to coordinate site reviews, emergency-response preplanning, and training activities, as needed.
- Coordinate inspections and acceptance testing of life-safety and property-protection system installations to verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publications.
- Assist with fire-incident investigations by identifying preventive measures and recommending corrective actions to reduce the risk of future incidents.
- Consult with third-party organizations to evaluate the potential fire- and life-safety impacts of special events on University facilities.
- Participate in fire/life safety committees, meetings, conferences, and training to maintain expertise and consult with peers and subject matter experts.
- Conduct site inspections before special events and review requests involving pyrotechnics, open flames, and ecological burns on university property.
- Participate in weekly on-call rotation for emergency fire safety response.
- Support university events, including athletic events, dignitary visits, and large gatherings, during and outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Travel routinely, both on and off campus, to perform inspections, attend meetings, participate in training, or support other fire safety responsibilities.
- Bachelor's degree in fire science, engineering, chemical sciences, or a related field.
- NFPA or ICC Fire Plan Reviewer certification.
- At least six years of professional experience in fire science or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working successfully in a complex organizational environment.
- Commitment to fostering an ethical, inclusive, and collegial workplace.
- Strong interpersonal, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills. &nb
