Full-Time
Director, Fire and Life Safety
Emergency Management
Updated on 9/3/2026
Deadline 10/1/26
Texas A&M University System
Texas public university system
No salary listed
Victoria, TX, USA
In Person
Occasional travel to System Offices, agencies, and external partners may be required.
Bachelor's, Master's
Category
 Facilities Operations (1) |
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Twelve years of combined experience in fire and life safety, emergency management, environmental health and safety, or a closely related field is required.
- NFPA Fire Inspector I certification is required.
- Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner certification from TCFP, ICC, or NFPA is required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA, ICC, TCEQ, and TDSHS regulations is required.
- Ability to interpret and apply fire and life safety codes in complex or non-standard environments is required.
- Leadership, supervisory, and communication skills are required.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and regulatory agencies is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety-related software and equipment is required.
- Completion of FEMA/NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800 is required.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Campus Fire Marshal or Local Authority Having Jurisdiction for fire and life safety and oversee all aspects of the fire and life safety program.
- Direct fire prevention, inspection, and code enforcement programs, including plan review, system testing oversight, and building fire safety compliance.
- Review and approve construction and renovation plans for fire and life safety requirements and ensure integration of NFPA and ICC codes.
- Oversee fire protection systems, hot work procedures, event permitting, special occupancy reviews, and life safety risk assessments.
- Ensure campus compliance with codes adopted by the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office and A&M System Regulation 34.01.02 Fire and Life Safety.
- Develop and deliver fire and life safety education, training, and outreach for the campus community.
- Facilitate or ensure completion of fire investigations, cause and origin assessments, and associated reporting.
- Serve as the primary liaison with local fire departments, building officials, and other regulatory agencies.
- Direct the university's Emergency Management Program and ensure compliance with applicable system policies and regulations.
- Develop, maintain, and update the Emergency Operations Plan, hazard-specific annexes, incident response guides, and continuity plans.
- Coordinate the campus Emergency Operations Center and lead preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts.
- Design and conduct emergency exercises, drills, tabletops, and full-scale events; complete After-Action Reviews and manage corrective action plans.
- Oversee emergency preparedness education, outreach, and campus-wide training.
- Coordinate emergency planning and response with city, county, state, and federal partners.
- Respond to on-campus emergencies, special events, and after-hours incidents as required.
- Develop procedures, standards, and protocols supporting the Fire and Life Safety and Emergency Management programs.
- Maintain operational documents, records, compliance reporting, and regulatory correspondence.
- Support campus risk reduction initiatives, hazard mitigation planning, and safety culture development.
- Supervise personnel supporting fire safety, emergency management, inspections, equipment maintenance, or code compliance.
- Represent the university on local, regional, and system-wide fire safety and emergency management committees.
- Serve as the institution’s primary interface with regulatory agency officials for fire safety and emergency management matters.
- Provide guidance to campus leadership on life safety requirements, compliance risks, and emergency readiness strategies.
Desired Qualifications
- Five years in an increasingly responsible management position in a higher education safety organization.
- A master's degree in emergency management, public administration, safety, or a related field.
- Fire Investigator, Fire and Life Safety Educator, or additional ICC/NFPA/TCFP certifications.
- Associate Emergency Manager or Certified Emergency Manager certification.
- FEMA Professional or Master Continuity Practitioner certification.
Texas A&M University System is a statewide public university system combining higher education, research, and public-service agencies. The system coordinates universities and state agencies that deliver teaching, research, extension, engineering, health, and community programs. It serves students, faculty, researchers, public agencies, industries, and communities throughout Texas. Its operating model centers on autonomous member institutions connected through system governance, shared services, public funding, and statewide missions. Teams work across instruction, research, healthcare, extension, engineering, technology, administration, facilities, and public service. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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