Fire Services Supervisor

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Mar 11, 2026

Fire Services Supervisor
Posting Number	req25401
Department	Facilities Mgmt-Maint Services
Department Website Link
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Fire Services Supervisor oversees daily operations of the university's fire inspection, prevention, system testing, and fire response functions. This role provides direct supervision to fire inspectors and technical staff, ensuring consistent application of fire codes, highquality inspections, and effective support during fire alarms, system failures, and emergency incidents. The Fire Services Supervisor coordinates inspection workflows, schedules fire system testing, directs staff during emergency responses, and ensures timely and accurate documentation of incidents. This position serves as a technical expert and primary liaison with campus departments, contractors, Facilities Management, and responding fire authorities. Responsibilities include staff development, performance management, code interpretation, plan review support, and ensuring that the campus maintains compliance with NFPA standards, the International Fire Code, local requirements, and university policies. This position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage a large volume of work in a complex multibuilding environment that includes academic, laboratory, residential, and specialuse facilities. This position requires out of town, overtime, off shift, weekend and holiday work. This position requires travel to remote sites such as mountain tops, mines and most environments in between. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Supervision & Leadership Supervises fire inspectors and assigned fire safety staff. Assigns, schedules, and monitors daily workloads. Conducts performance evaluations and oversees training and professional development. Provides field guidance, decision-making support, and conflict resolution. Fire Response, Emergency Support & Incident Coordination Responds to fire alarms, fire system activations, and emergency incidents as part of the unit's fire response function. Assumes supervisory responsibilities during fire events, ensuring coordination between university personnel and responding fire agencies. Provides onscene technical expertise regarding fire protection systems, utilities, hazardous materials, and building layouts. Assists with fire origin-and-cause determinations in coordination with senior inspectors. Coordinates after-action reviews, incident reporting, and followup corrective actions. Responds outside normal business hours as required. Fire & Life Safety Operations Oversees building inspections, construction inspections, special event reviews, and fire safety audits. Ensures completion of fire alarm/sprinkler testing, fire pump testing, extinguisher programs, and system maintenance work. Reviews inspection reports for accuracy and quality. Ensures building occupancy issues and hazards are corrected promptly. Code Enforcement & Technical Expertise Provides advanced interpretation of fire codes and NFPA standards. Advises architects, engineers, project managers, and contractors on fire code compliance. Reviews construction plans and fire protection system submittal's as needed. Supports enforcement actions and compliance documentation. Program Management & Administration Assists with budget planning, equipment procurement, and resource allocation. Oversees inspection scheduling, compliance tracking, and metrics reporting. Develops and updates internal procedures, response guidelines, and training materials. Prepares reports for leadership, committees, and regulatory reviews. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Advanced knowledge of fire codes, NFPA standards, and fire protection systems. Ability to lead staff in both routine and emergency environments. Strong communication, coordination, and decision-making skills under pressure. Ability to read plans, evaluate system performance, and analyze complex hazards. Skilled in documentation, inspection software, and incident reporting. Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50lbs. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Certification in the following: Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector, HazMat Operations, Plans Reviewer Valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$75,540 - $98,201
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	10
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level	M1
Job Family	Skilled Crafts & Trades
Job Function	Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	HR-UFSPlanning@arizona.edu
Open Date	3/10/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.