1. Directly supervises Fire Inspectors, Fire Control Mechanics, Alternate Work crews, student workers, and others assigned to Fire Code and Compliance Department. Fosters an environment that supports teamwork, empowerment and accountability of staff at all levels, joint labor /management initiatives and the quest for Best Practices in the delivery of services. 2. Develops and implements programs to educate the University community on fire protection, safety and prevention methods. Coordinates and supervises the University fire and safety protection programs and services. Communicates related policies, procedures and regulations to staff. 3. Provides advice and guidance to the University community and reviews and recommends fire and safety equipment for University facilities. Ensures that the University is in compliance with state, local and national fire protection standards and codes. 4. Assists with construction management, consultants, engineering, architects, contractors, designers and the Yale community for renovation and new building projects, including plan review, fire protection equipment, product information, etc. Oversees the installation or modification for all fire protection systems, alarms and life safety systems. 5. Responds to emergencies and provides direction and guidance at fire scene locations. Investigates and develops reports on the causes of University fires and emergency calls made to department and recommends corrective action to prevent future fires. 6. Develops and implements University fire safety policies and procedures. Provides advice and guidance to the University community and reviews and recommends fire and safety equipment for University facilities. 7. Writes technical surveys and fire safety proposals for Yale University. 8. Assists with supervision of acceptance testing of fire protection equipment, writes specifications for fire protection equipment, and supervises the testing of fire protection equipment, conducting daily fire inspections of University buildings ensuring that protection systems, alarms and life safety systems are in operational order and in compliance with safety codes. 9. Maintains an inventory of equipment. 10. Acts as a liaison with the New Haven Fire Department, New Haven Fire Marshal's Office, University Police, New Haven Police, ATF and other relevant federal agencies, the community of New Haven and the Yale community.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Thorough knowledge of fire protection principles and practices.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Thorough knowledge of state and local fire and building codes including fire/arson investigation practices.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Well-developed supervisory skills including experience with performance management.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and present information.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Demonstrated skills in project and time management.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Supervisor, Fire Code and Compliance

University Job Title:  Supervisor Fire Code and Compliance

Bachelor's Degree and five years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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