Fire Safety Officer jobs in Hampton, VA

• Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Safety, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Physics or other related field.
• Minimum of 8 years or more of previous related work experience.
• Experience developing, writing, and implementing fire prevention and life safety programs/policies and guidance documents.
• Experience conducting accident/incident investigation and workplace inspections.
• Documented completion of Incident Command System training IS-700 and ICS-100 or must be able to successfully complete these courses within 6 months of hire.
• Experience maintaining recordkeeping systems, performing data management tasks and analyzing data for trends using mathematical formulas.
• Ability to promote EH&S programs and initiatives through newsletters, lessons learned shearing, blogs and other communication means.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively both as a member of the EH&S Team and/or as a member of a cross-functional team.
• Valid Driver’s license and two years of driving experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Safety, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, Physics or other related field.
• Ten or more years’ experience in fire, life safety and fire-related EH&S program management. Prior experience in a university, research facility or hospital setting.
• Virginia Fire Marshal’s Academy (VFMA) Inspector 1031 and/or VFMA Fire and Life Safety Educator 1035 certification, Certified Fire Protection Specialist or equivalent with experience with review/enforcement of IFC or IBC requirements.
• Documented completion of Incident Command System training ISC-200 and ISC-800.
• Basic CPR/AED/BFA and/or CPR/AED/BFA Instructor certification.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.