Fire Life & Safety Director

Develops and implements fire safety and related programs for the property. Directs the day-to-day operation of all security and life safety functions. Trains building personnel as well as tenants regarding fire evacuation and emergency procedures.

This role is onsite in Brooklyn, NY USA.

About The Role

Develop and implement fire safety and related programs for the property. Determine program requirements and the equipment, resources, roles and responsibilities needed to maximize life and property protection.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement fire safety and related programs for the property. Determine program requirements and the equipment, resources, roles and responsibilities needed to maximize life and property protection.
• Research and maintain knowledge of fire and safety regulations applicable to the property. Counsel property and engineering management about changes and their impact.
• Staff and monitor lobby fire command station. Train and deploy security/fire safety personnel in a manner which maximizes the protection of life and property.
• Serve as liaison with suppliers, contractors and public safety officers regarding performance of alarm systems, ancillary equipment and compliance concerns.
• Periodically test fire alarm system and all ancillary equipment as required by applicable regulations. Maintain logs of such tests and reports all deficiencies to property manager. Supervise testing of all fire extinguishers in base building areas.
• Revise and maintain all assignments of Fire Safety personnel and associated logs. Prepare and update fire safety team charts. Post all floor fire safety team information as required by law.
• Establish and maintain emergency procedures and logs in coordination with property and engineering management teams.
• Coordinate implementation of Fire Brigade Program with property and engineering management teams.
• Coordinate testing of fire alarm, standpipe and sprinkler systems with property management and building occupants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of three years’ experience in supervision and administration of fire safety programs for high-rise buildings. Documented employment history in security, police, firefighting or military field preferred.
• Licenses or certifications as may be required by applicable state or city law or ordinance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles and operating budget. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and basic quantitative skills.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet/internet. Ability to learn use of site-specific fire and security systems and applications.
• Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work.

This Includes But Is Not Limited To

• Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,
• Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times,
• Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.
• Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.