Director, Fire Life Safety Compliance (DFLS)

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent related experience required.
• A minimum of five years’ experience of fire-fighting, fire safety/prevention, or emergency management experience in an office or performing arts environment.
• Ability to direct all emergency operations, liaisons with responding FDNY or other first responding units.
• Knowledge of all state and local laws/regulations pertaining to fire/life safety in public assembly, high rise, high hazard and business occupancies, especially as they relate to performing arts and construction settings.
• Hold necessary certifications as mandated by federal, state, and local laws.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, the Certificate of Fitness license F-89 for FLSD.
• Clear understanding of violations in order to prepare reports such as inspections performed, identify violations observed and make recommendations for eliminating fire hazards.
• Proven experience in conducting effective fire safety training programs.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with proficient verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision as well as ability to work in a team environment.
• Capable of operating and troubleshooting within a fast-paced, large organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, is essential.

Physical Demands

• Position requires walking distances and ablity to crouch, bend, stoop, lift up to 25lbs, and go up and down stairs.