Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Fire Alarm Specialist

As the Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Fire Alarm Specialist, you will coordinate multiple capital projects with engineered infrastructure and act as the project sponsor for renewal and replacement projects to ensure adequate fire alarm infrastructure to support future growth. You will be a system owner, responsible for the fire alarm equipment and system functionality, and for providing a system that is maintainable for the airport’s maintenance team.

• You will provide technical support for fire alarm and requirements of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies or districts.
• You will act as a center of expertise for the airport’s fire alarm systems and participate in risk analysis and develop contingency plans for unexpected problems.
• You will conduct inventory, condition, and capacity assessment, and develop renewal and replacement projects for fire alarm systems.
• You will lead the development of preventative maintenance programs for operations and maintenance of the fire alarm system. You will assist the maintenance staff with troubleshooting, restoring faults, and developing solutions to complex issues.
• You will develop compliance and incident response for fire alarm and control systems and perform appropriate risk analysis.
• You will develop and maintain airport standards and procedures concerning equipment, systems, and installation.
• You will sponsor capital projects to support comprehensive infrastructure plans and implement design vision.
• You will coordinate with planning and capital development departments to ensure program schedule aligns with the available lifecycle expectancy of systems, century agenda and sustainability goals, and regulatory and aviation growth requirements.
• You will evaluate project design drawings for moderate-sized capital and expense projects for conformance to standards and specifications and coordination with other capital projects and expansion of existing infrastructure.
• You will approve or deny variance requests to existing infrastructure and attend infrastructure review meetings.
• You will conduct construction administration for moderate-sized capital projects including submittals, Request for Information (RFI), site observation, construction meetings, and punch walks.

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.

   

• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

• Experienced – You have three (3) years of experience in fire alarm systems including design, modeling, construction, testing, commissioning or activation.

• Desired – We hope you have any of the following licenses/certifications\: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Alarm ITM Specialist (CFAITMS) Professional, Certified Fire Alarm Designer (CFAD), NICET Level II Fire Alarm certification, and/or NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist.

• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

• Technically Skilled – You are proficient in fire alarm software programming, understanding programming, control devices, annunciators, wiring, and network infrastructure requirements. You know how to use AutoCAD to draft and model fire alarm systems.

• Excellent Communicator – You have strong verbal, written, presentation, and active listening communication skills. You can convey complex and technical details to individuals with varying degrees of technical knowledge.

• Project Manager – You have time management skills that include prioritizing work between multiple projects and meeting deadlines. You can coordinate and collaborate with multi-discipline project teams.

• Knowledgeable – You have technical knowledge in fire alarm systems, engineering concepts, principles, designs, standards, practices, construction, testing, commissioning, activation, maintenance, and appropriate codes. You are knowledgeable of IBC, NEC, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, local fire codes, and industry best practices. You are also familiar with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and Profibus.

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8\:00 a.m. to 5\:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.

• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.

• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.
 

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.