Fire and Life Safety Manager

Education or Equivalency Required: 

• Master’s Degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of experience working in an environment that requires regulatory or compliance responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft computer applications.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive UI Fleet Services vehicles when necessary.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing a life safety program in a healthcare setting which includes management of a Joint Commission Statement of Conditions or similar program.
• Prior experience organizing and conducting Joint Commission pre-accreditation mock internal surveys, regularly scheduled environmental rounds and maintaining records for regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience escorting the Joint Commission and CMS staff during accreditation surveys.
• Prior experience coordinating and leading Infection Control Risk Assessment and Interim Life Safety or similar committees within a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of various codes and procedures, etc., that applies to hospitals such as TJC, OSHA, DOT, etc.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and project coordination.
• Knowledge and understanding of hospital setting, policies, procedures and services in order to effectively communicate with patients, guests and staff. 

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with questions.