Job Title

Fire & Facility Systems Coordinator

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Environmental Health and Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Under general supervision, assists in the management of the System member’s environmental health and safety program. Provides University representation for fire systems during design and construction activities. The position supports all aspects of a full-service EHS program to ensure a safe, healthy and comfortable work environment for employees and visitors. Performs highly advanced and specialized work in programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies, as well as Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies and regulations. CJIS Level 1; Criminal Justice Information System Fingerprint Background Check

Position is located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate, which includes afterhours, weekends, and holidays. Position is considered essential.

Must be able to work remotely or on-site at the request of the University.

Responsibilities

25% Provides effective university representation for fire and life safety in coordination with construction management projects, including adherence to applicable standards, codes, policies, and procedures. Provides project oversight to ensure construction complies with safety and quality.

25% Conducts regular inspections of university facilities and ensures compliance. Provides reports, letters, information, and support to ensure correction of related violations, inadequacies, objectives, programs.

10% Provides technical expertise to staff regarding hazard evaluations, recommendations and follow-ups. Presents training and briefings to personnel and organizations on support and implementation of fire and life safety programs.

10% Ensures related fire and life safety equipment throughout the campus is maintained, tested, and inspected and that any mandated inspections are scheduled and accomplished on time.

10% Assists in maintaining comprehensive manuals, inspection guides, presentations, procedures and programs. Provides guidance and inspection of new construction projects for code compliance.

5% Assist contractors with the annual inspection of fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler, annual systems, elevators and natural gas distribution systems.

5% Performs and assists in the investigation of injury or property loss related to fire and life safety incidents. Upon completion provides recommendations to the director and others on potential corrective actions and remedies.

5% Responds to University fire alarms, trouble alarms, safety and environmental emergencies.

5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Building Construction or Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline; or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Seven years of experience in construction-related work or in environmental health & safety.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of building systems, fire, and life safety codes, building codes, and accessibility standards; Knowledge of OSHA and other health and safety regulations. Knowledge of environmental rules, regulations, and standards. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software programs; Excellent oral and written communication skills.

This is a CJIS Level 1 security-sensitive position- The individual in this position may be required to access the Criminal Justice Information System (this level is designed for people who do not have physical and logical access to CJI but may encounter it in their duties); As a condition of employment the individual will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information System Fingerprint Background Check and within a reasonable timeframe after the individual’s employment successfully complete periodic training to retain and maintain assigned responsibilities.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $53,745 to $76,321.00 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

Completed online application

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.