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Fire Safety Coordinator

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Feb 19, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

This recruitment is fill two vacant positions #010168 and #010161

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	010168
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Fire Safety Coordinator
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday This recruitment is fill two vacant positions #010168 and #010161
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Safety & Security (Adm)
Work Location	EHS Building Facilities Annex 11
Salary Range	$54,163 - $69,205
Primary Purpose of Department	The Environmental Health and Safety ( EHS) office promotes environmental, health, and safety compliance within the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus community. The University is committed to the protection of the environment and safety on the job is everyone's responsibility. The EHS office provides guidance at all levels of the University to ensure compliance, maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment.
Primary Purpose of Position	The primary purpose of this position is to administer and monitor the University environmental, health, and safety program; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; investigation; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Administer and monitor the Emergency Preparedness/Building Evacuation Plans, Fire Prevention, Aerial Lifts Forklift, Contractor Safety, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Electrical, and Event Safety programs. Conduct training sessions; inspect facilities; enforce safety regulations; emergency planning; conduct investigations; assessments; and work with faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of the campus community.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in a fire science, fire protection management, fire prevention, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	One to three years of safety experience; experience working in a university, college or public sector environment. Detailed working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, building fire protection equipment, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, event safety, construction safety, insurance loss prevention / loss control; with demonstrated experience with fire protection equipment and new technology systems for inspections, training, or compliance tracking and experience with developing and delivering training programs. Ability to exercise sound judgement in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations and familiarity with NFPA, NCFC, etc Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of building equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers, hydrants, fire suppression, HVAC, and electrical).
Necessary Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver's License Needed for Position.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses	Relevant certifications (i.e. NFPA Certified Fire Prevention Inspector Certification, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, etc.,)
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ This recruitment is fill two vacant positions #010168 and #010161
Posting Open Date	02/19/2026
Posting Close Date	03/03/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	03/23/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in fire science, fire protection management, fire prevention, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience?
- Yes - I have at least a Bachelor's degree in fire science, fire protection management, fire prevention, occupational safety, industrial technology or related discipline
- Yes - I have an Associates degree in a related field and at least two (2) years of relevant experience to position
- Yes - I have a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of relevant experience to the position
- No - I do not have a related degree and / or experience
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have any preferred relevant certifications to this position such as NFPA Certified Fire Prevention Inspector Certification, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist, etc.? If so, please list your current certifications.

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How many years of safety experience relevant to the position do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 8 years
- 8 - 10 years
- 10 plus years
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Do you have working knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, building fire protection equipment, evacuation plans, evacuation drills, event safety, construction safety and insurance loss prevention / loss control? If so, please explain your experience.

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Do you have demonstrated experience with fire protection equipment and new technology systems for inspections, training, or compliance tracking and experience with developing and delivering training programs? If so, briefly explain your experience.

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Do you have experience and working knowledge of building equipment (e.g., fire sprinklers, hydrants, fire suppression, HVAC, and electrical)? If so, please indicate the systems/equipment and your experience.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents