Fire Inspector | Rutgers University
Location
New Brunswick, NJ | United States
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Position Summary:
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Fire Inspector for Emergency Services. This position provides a highly qualified administrative individual to conduct fire inspection and enforcement programs on all University campuses and field stations, statewide in accordance with the Regulations of the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety. The position must be prepared at all times to respond to emergency incidents as directed by the shift supervisor or other such command personnel.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Inspects University buildings and properties for compliance with State, Federal and University fire safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Tests emergency lighting systems and evaluates adequacy of systems. Ensures the testing of fixed suppression and standpipe systems are performed in accordance with performance specifications and code requirements and oversee contract vendors to ensure same.
- Conducts flow tests of water distribution systems, standpipe systems and automatic sprinkler systems. Evaluates performance of these systems.
- Conducts fire prevention education programs for students, faculty and staff members.
- Prepares all required inspection reports, violation notices, complaints, reports and records in accordance with Uniform Fire Code requirements and directives of the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety.
- May respond to campus emergencies to assist, support or temporarily act in the capacity of the Emergency Response Lieutenants. Properly uses personal protective equipment ( PPE ), and tools to successfully mitigate an emergency incident. These tasks shall be accomplished based on the incumbent's prerequisite knowledge and training and will be done so under the direction of the shift supervisor
- Inspects assigned vehicle to ensure full operational readiness including but not limited to levels of gasoline, oil, etc and reports any deficiencies. Ensures vehicles are stocked with the necessary equipment and supplies. Performs daily maintenance and checking of personal equipment to ensure readiness for emergency situations.
- May supervise and coordinate work of designated student employees; manage personnel activities to meet University and departmental objectives.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Associate Degree in Fire Science Technology or a valid high school/vocational school education and extensive experience in code enforcement.
- A minimum of two years experience in a career or volunteer fire department.
City: New Brunswick
State: NJ
Equipment Utilized:
- Incumbents must have knowledge of basic computer office applications. Required to use the following software: Mobile-Eyes, Microsoft Office, Emergency Reporting, Kronos, and various other databases.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Inspector is required to climb ladders, use inspection meters and equipment, use Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ), use emergency vehicles and emergency response.
- This position requires extensive walking, climbing of stairs and ladders, traversing narrow runways and catwalks, and reaching roof areas of buildings. Also required is the continuation of inspection task in all types of weather, investigation of fire scenes in potentially unsafe conditions and other related tasks.
- Incumbents are required to wear an N-95 type respirator and self contained breathing apparatus ( SCBA ) and must be able to pass a medical clearance examination and mask fit test.
- Incumbent may be required to work various shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and special events as assigned.
Special Conditions:
- Candidates are required to successfully complete a medical First Responder course within their first 18 months of employment and must subsequently maintain this certification.
- Incumbent will be required to pass a complete background investigation by the University Police Department.
- Candidates will be required to pass a physical examination.
- Clean Driving Record
Posting Number: 24ST0356
About Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.
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