Designated Campus Fire Marshal

Department Description: 

The Office of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for promoting environmental stewardship and a safe workplace at UCSF while helping to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to occupational safety and the environment.

Job Summary: 

UCSF’s Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) is dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible environment for all faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors across the University and UCSF Health system. EH&S serves as the central resource for workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance within a complex, multi-site academic health institution.

The department provides comprehensive programs and services that support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while enabling UCSF’s mission of advancing health through research, education, and patient care. Core program areas include biosafety, chemical safety, environmental protection, ergonomics, facilities safety, fire and life safety, industrial hygiene, radiation and laser safety, hazardous materials management, spill response, food facility safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, hazardous building materials, and hazardous waste management, among others.

EH&S partners closely with campus leadership, clinical operations, research programs, and affiliated organizations to proactively identify risks, implement effective controls, and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. The department also provides critical support to the UCSF Health system and multiple affiliated entities, ensuring consistent standards and practices across diverse operational settings.

Through a combination of technical expertise, consultation, training, and program development, EH&S plays a vital role in maintaining compliance, reducing risk, and supporting the safe conduct of world-class research, education, and patient care activities at UCSF.

Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Fire Protection or Fire Science, engineering, chemistry, physics, and architecture or related field. Or A.S. degree in Fire Protection or Fire Science, engineering, chemistry, physics or architecture equivalent and two (2) years of equivalent related work experience / training. Or Four (4) years of equivalent related work experience/ training. - Ten (10) or more years of relevant work experience - 5 years’ experience in detailed plan review, interpretation, and application of fire, building, and life safety codes and regulations, as well as university policies, procedures, standards, and requirements related to fire extinguishers and Fire protection systems - Minimum 5 years’ experience in fire prevention including experience as a manager or Chief officer of a State, County or municipal fire department prevention bureau - Expert knowledge / understanding of specific EH&S field and strong knowledge of all EH&S fields. - Expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations including the California Health & Safety Code - Titles 8, 19, and 24, California - Designation as “Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM)” by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (or ability to attain this designation within 3 months of hire as a condition of employment) - Certifications from OSFM – CA Fire Service Training & Education System for Fire Prevention Officer 3, Fire Inspector 1, Fire Inspector 2, Fire Plans Examiner, or Fire Marshal (or equivalent) - Building Standards Codes including California Building Code, California Fire Code, California - Mechanical Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code and NFPA standards in the areas of fire protection, life safety and panic safety. This includes legacy codes and standards as necessary - Significant experience performing a combination of fire prevention inspections, plan review, and construction inspections in a California local or state entity responsible for fire and life safety code and regulation enforcement - Expert knowledge in the application of fire protection engineering, safety engineering, loss prevention and risk management principles - Proven experience in the creation, development, and implementation of effective programs, projects, and initiatives to meet assigned goals - Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including advanced political acumen and skill to deal with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment. Ability to develop teaching aids, such as lesson plans and visual aids - Skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies and senior campus management. - Proven and solid communication skills including verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills - Advanced analytical skills and ability to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of high-level and potentially complex projects within budget and time constraints. - Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues, identify resolution, and create effective - written, comprehensive analyses with recommendations - Expert skill to effectively represent the organization to state and federal authorities, and community groups - Expert skill in mentoring or overseeing the work of other EH&S technical and professional staff - Expert skill to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required. - Knowledge of general computing principles and the ability to efficiently operate a computer as well as utilizing word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, and communications software - Ability to accurately calculate hydraulics and other mathematical computations, including those associated with fire protection systems. Ability to apply knowledge and make decisions independently and accurately and apply basic principles of fire life safety Preferred Qualifications: - Proven management expertise to effectively lead and direct subordinate professional staff in different programs. Solid interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others, skilled in facilitation, managing, coaching, and relationship building - Experience in managing and approving fire, life and panic safety provisions for large special events - Minimum 5 years’ experience in the application of Joint Commission and California Department of Health standards and regulations. Joint Commission, NFPA and Federal HHS Life Safety Code Specialist certification preferred - 5 years’ experience as a California Deputy State Fire Marshal - Previous experience in fire life safety at the University of California. Knowledge of regulations related to biological safety, chemical and toxic materials safety and radiation safety. Prior experience in inspections and regulations for laboratory environments - Certified California State Fire Prevention Officer I, Fire Investigator I, Joint Apprenticeship committee Journeyman Fire Inspector - Designation as “Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM)” by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Required Licenses: - Valid CA Driver’s License and good driving record, subject to DMV pull notice program Required Certifications: - Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational and Command Certification - Designation as “Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM)” by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (or ability to attain this designation within 3 months of hire as a condition of employment) - Certifications from OSFM – CA Fire Service Training & Education System for Fire Prevention Officer 3, Fire Inspector 1, Fire Inspector 2, Fire Plans Examiner, or Fire Marshal (or equivalent)