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Fire and Life Safety Specialist

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Safety/Environmental Compliance Specialist
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Posting Duration 6/18/2024 - 7/15/2024
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

The Fire and Life Safety Specialist(FLSS) works directly with the campus community in the planning and development of fire and life safety initiatives. The FLSS also assists with Emergency and Fire Safety programs, procedures, and policy initiatives. This position is highly complex and will be assigned to various projects and operations within the areas of responsibility. The performance and decisions made in this role are instrumental in providing a safe and healthy campus for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/


Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of full time (or part-time equivalent) professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field.
3. Valid driver’s license.


Preferred Qualifications
1. Licensed EMR or EMT B in the state of Illinois or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment.
2. Posses relevant professional certifications such as Certified Fire Inspector (CFI), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE), or Graduate/Associate/Certified Safety Professional (GSP, ASP, CSP).


Salary

$4,682 - $4,834/month


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Colette Homan
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.