FACILITIES SAFETY OFFICER 3 - 09222026-81221

About the role

Under general supervision, responsible for facilities safety lead work of average difficulty; performs related work as required. This is the lead class in the Facilities Safety Officer series. The employee leads subordinate facilities safety officers or performs facility safety work for the largest facilities by conducting inspections of new and existing buildings, flammable liquids and explosive storage facilities and delivery vehicles. Work involves conducting complex and difficult fire safety inspections and participating in training subordinate staff in proper inspection procedures, practices, and techniques. This position is located at Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute in Nashville, TN, within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. It is an on-site, full‑time position requiring a criminal background check and a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive facility fire and safety inspections according to codes, policies, and procedures.
• Provides detailed explanations and interpretations of fire and safety codes/standards to staff and management.
• Ensures follow‑up on corrective actions for issues identified in inspection reports.
• Oversees and coordinates required inspections by the Fire Marshal or other authorities.
• Oversees the preparation and maintenance of data, records, and reports on fire and safety as required by standards.
• Ensures that all facility fire/safety policies and procedures meet current code and policy standards.
• Leads and conducts fire and safety training sessions for individuals and groups, ensuring compliance with codes, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews and approves evaluations of construction and architectural blueprints for fire and safety protection deficiencies.
• Manages the coordination of fire and safety compliance inspections with staff, agencies, and other facilities.
• Oversees and coordinates fire and safety‑related activities across the work team and ensures alignment with organizational goals.
• Leads efforts to build cooperation and trust among team members through active leadership and involvement in facility activities and training.
• Offers expert consultation to departments on fire and safety regulations, rules, procedures, and activities.
• Ensures continuous and open communication with supervisors and staff to maintain a safe work environment.
• Leads Emergency Management initiatives, ensuring staff are prepared to mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from natural or manmade disasters.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited technical institute or vocational school with a degree in fire protection engineering technology, fire science, engineering technology, construction management, or related acceptable field and experience equivalent to two years of responsible full‑time fire prevention, safety inspection, or technical plans review work including at least one year of fire safety inspection work.
• Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional coursework at an accredited college or university in fire prevention or fire science may be substituted for the required non‑specialized experience on a year‑for‑year basis, to a maximum of one year.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full‑time experience in one of the above areas may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions. Professional Safety Certifications may be required for employment in some positions.
• Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
• Additional: Criminal background check required; valid driver's license with a clean record (no DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations in the past five years) may be required.

Skills

• Decision Quality, Directs Work, Communicates Effectively, Nimble Learning, Business Insight
• Knowledge: Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, Clerical, Building and Construction
• Skills: Active Learning and Listening, Critical Thinking, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving
• Abilities: Deductive Reasoning, Speech Recognition, Speech Clarity, Written Comprehension
• Tools & Equipment: Sound Meters, Gas Detectors, Voltage Meters, Fire Hydrant Meter, Hydrant Wrench, Light Meters, Air Samplers, Respirators, Liquid Leak Detectors, Computer

Pay

Salary: $4,562.00 – $6,825.00 per month ($54,744.00 – $81,900.00 annually).

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site position.