Details **Open Date** 08/08/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN42784B **Job Title** Sr Fire Prevention Specls **Working Title** Deputy Fire Marshal (University of Utah - EHS) **Job Grade** E **FLSA Code** Administrative **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 Hours **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Variable **Work Schedule Summary** Standard weekday hours, with infrequent potential to require work evenings, early mornings, weekends, special events, holidays, as needed for essential, emergency support, etc. **VP Area** President **Department** 00472 - Environmental Health & Safety **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $72,000 - $80,000 **Close Date** 11/04/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** Manages fire alarm detection systems for the University. Reviews all construction documents for compliance with applicable laws regulating the installation and operation of fire alarm systems. Conducts plan reviews of all laboratory remodeling for appropriate applications of building, fire and life safety code standards. **Responsibilities** 1. Perform the required number of annual fire inspections on campus, off campus, UHealth, and other occupancies as required by our Fire Prevention Program obligations. 2. Continue to support the University of Utah Environmental Health and Safety ( EHS ) mission across all University properties — including on-campus, off-campus, and UHealth facilities — as directed by the University Fire Marshal. 3. Perform responsibilities listed in the position description as they relate to Fire Prevention. 4. Utilize available software like ImageTrend (or approved alternate) to plan, deliver and record activities associated with the Fire Prevention Program. 5. Support EHS department tasks and objectives. Good communication, people management and organizational skills See also HR’s preset position description for Position 2411. Qualifications defined in the preset job description may be altered by refinement in the employees offer letter and Annual UUPM Plans. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Fire Protection Engineering, or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education); two years experience in a private firm or public plan review agency; and a strong background in fire alarm system design, testing, repair, and installation required. Knowledge of the International Construction Code ( ICC ), International Fire Code ( IFC ), NFPA and State Fire Prevention Board Rules and Regulations; demonstrated communications skills; the ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks and make decisions related to building code interpretations; and the ability to adapt to quickly changing design parameters and short deadlines also required. **Preferences** **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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