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Account/Position No.:                        E40355/238230                                   Level 12

Position Title:                                      Fire Protection Manager

Department:                                        Facilities Management

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;

RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;

DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;

EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;

EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and

COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Manages all fire protection systems for East Tennessee State University, College of Medicine, and off campus facilities. Responsible for safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.  Assists in laboratory safety inspections.  Develops policies and training materials, as well as conducts training sessions on fire protection for faculty and staff.    Performs building inspections verifying fire and life safety compliance.  Responsible for the protocol and implementation of fire drills.  Manages fire and life safety policies in accordance with all applicable regulating agencies as well as the Tennessee Board of Regents policies.  Functions as main point of contact and liaison with Tennessee State Fire Marshals’ Office, local Fire Marshals, and fire departments. Coordinates all inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance for all fire protection equipment and systems.  Maintains a detailed record system of inspections and maintenance on all fire protection systems.

Essential Functions

-                Oversees functionality, maintenance, and compliance of fire alarm systems.

-                Oversees functionality, maintenance, and compliance of fire sprinkler systems.

-                Oversees functionality and compliance of cooking hood suppression systems.

-                Inspects the entire campus for fire and life safety compliance.

-                Oversees compliance of fire extinguishers.

-                Performs fire drills.

Secondary Functions

-                Reviews the purchase, modification, and installation of fire protection systems.

-                Develops, reviews, and implements related policies.

-                Develops and conducts training.

-                Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Detailed knowledge of fire and life safety codes.
 Good organizational skills.
 Detailed knowledge of fire protection equipment.
 Ability to respond to after hour calls.
 Ability to communicate with a diverse range of people.

Supervision Given and Received

Director of Environmental Health & Safety Services oversees and reviews responsibilities verifying 100% compliance.  Directly supervise Health & Safety Technician.  Indirectly supervise Facilities personnel (includes electricians, housing maintenance, and plumbers) when fire systems support is required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or related area required.  One year related experience required.

July 2007