Fire Protection Engineer

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Publisher of fire • life and electrical safety codes and standards

201 - 500

Description

• The National Fire Protection Association’s mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. • Established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. • The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. • To better meet the needs of those who rely on our information and knowledge to keep people and property safe, we are amidst a transformation to expand our influence and further our safety mission. • Manage a set of technical committee assignments according to the regulations governing NFPA documentation, which includes making decisions regarding membership, revision schedules, and related document management tasks. • Ensure timely and accurate revisions are captured for specifically assigned standards documents, which includes making decisions on schedule adjustments, when necessary. • Demonstrate strong understanding and expertise in NFPA standards development process, regulations, and context. Be able to transfer that understanding for the committee members and participants in the standards development process steps. • Responsible for understanding, researching, and preparing for moderately complex technical and standards development challenges across assigned projects. • Manage TQS (technical question service) cases by reviewing and providing answers in accordance with established procedures for completeness and quality and close within established time standards. • On an as needed basis, provide content creation/curation support in response to Technical Services requests. • Consistently demonstrate The NFPA Way by bringing Passion, being Bold, being Curious, getting Connected and Owning it!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical equivalent required, degree in Fire Protection Engineering preferred. • 4 or more years of related experience in engineering or fire protection • Professional certification or licensure in an area of expertise (i.e., Professional Engineer- Fire Protection) is preferred. • Knowledge of Engineering principals and terminology • Advanced understanding of technical subject area or industry • Understanding of and practical application of the Codes and Standards. • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Experience in technical and business writing • Proven experience in public speaking and presentation giving • Meeting facilitation and typing skills • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to forge relationships with large cross-section of constituents • Ability to effectively navigate and resolve complex situations with diplomacy • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) • Detail orientated and strong project management, planning and organization • Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate technical information