Position Information
Hiring Department: Environmental Health and Safety
Reports To: Electronics Supervisor for EH&S
Job Location: El Paso, Texas (On Site)
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm.
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Required Application Materials:
Position Summary
This position is part of the Fire and Life Safety Team and collaborates with campus partners to ensure compliance with the NFPA Life Safety Code, NFPA Fire Code, International Building and Fire Codes, and applicable state, local, and federal regulations. This involves installing, inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining fire alarm systems and ensures that the systems comply with all applicable laws and codes.
Performs skilled fire prevention, risk reduction, and fire inspection duties to include to install, program, configure, maintain, trouble shoot, perform diagnostics, and repair of fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems.
Performs emergency services and schedules preventative maintenance and inspections on fire alarm panels and their peripheral devices (power supplies, wiring, and initiating and notification devices). Ensure adequate permitting and inspections of all processes. Work with the Fire & Life Safety Department personnel to plan, organize, and conduct fire & life safety public education. Work with other stakeholders of the UTEP community to incorporate them into public education. Assist in investigations of all fire incidents on university property, write investigative reports as to the origin & cause of fire incidents, and coordinate all fire incident investigations with UTEP Police, UT System Risk Management, and the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office.
Review construction/renovation plans and fire protection system plans for proper adherence to the fire alarm and life safety code, and NFPA standards. Assist in coordination and tracking individual plan review/approvals to a timely and code-compliant conclusion. Meet with architects, engineers, contractors, various agencies, and community stakeholders to advise on fire alarm and fire prevention issues affecting development and construction activities. Provide technical expertise concerning fire alarms and fire protection infrastructure planning and design, and placement of fire and life safety equipment.
Must have good organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities and coordinate assignments with fluctuation and time-sensitive deadlines; proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Respond to emergencies, determine hazards, and recommend corrective action.
Must be available on an "On Call" basis.
Has knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and be able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Fire inspector, Plans Examiner, Fire and Life Safety Educator, or Fire Investigator. Incident Management Training: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS-700, ICS-800.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school within area of assigned experience.
and
Experience: Three years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Fire Alarm Panels, NICET level I certification, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, FNPA 72 Fire Alarm Codes, Networking Connections and Functions, Fiber optics knowledge, and NFPA 70 E.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Candidate should be organized, team-oriented, and exhibit high self-motivation and interpersonal skills, including establishing and maintaining relationships with fellow employees, state/local/county officials, contractors, and the public. Strong applicants can solve problems and resolve conflicts with minimal supervision. They will have a working knowledge of policies and regulations (local, state, and federal) surrounding NFPA 72 and building code regulations.
Candidate should have background in fire alarm and fire protection systems. The successful candidate will also excel in communication, continuous learning, customer-focused service, dependability, flexibility, interpersonal skills, leadership, planning and organization, reasoning and problem-solving, and teamwork. Possesses NICET Level 1, Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
Why Pick UTEP
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution's core strengths-its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships-the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University's regional impact and national stature.
Miner Perks and Benefits
What UTEP Offers:
Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.
Additional Information
Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the positions essential functions.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include: Steel Toe Electrical Hazard shoes, eye protection, ear protection, and back belt.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEPs Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.