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Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Fire Alarm Specialist
Port Of Seattle
Manages Seattle's airport, seaport, and real estate, driving regional economic growth.
Coordinate and maintain fire alarm systems for aviation facilities, serve as center of expertise, and provide technical support for regulatory compliance.
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 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 sponsor capital projects to support comprehensive infrastructure plans and implement design vision.
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.
Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
You will conduct inventory, condition, and capacity assessment, and develop renewal and replacement projects for fire alarm systems.
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 provide technical support for fire alarm and requirements of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies or districts.
You will conduct construction administration for moderate-sized capital projects including submittals, Request for Information (RFI), site observation, construction meetings, and punch walks.
You will approve or deny variance requests to existing infrastructure and attend infrastructure review meetings.
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.
What you bring
nfpa certifications
tsa/fbi checks
washington residency
fire alarm experience
autocad
project management
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.
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.
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.
Experienced – You have three (3) years of experience in fire alarm systems including design, modeling, construction, testing, commissioning or activation.
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
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.
Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
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.
The Port of Seattle plays a crucial role in facilitating trade and travel in the Pacific Northwest.
It operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the U.S.
Its seaport is a key gateway for goods flowing between the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region.
The Port invests heavily in infrastructure, sustainability, and regional development.
Typical projects include terminal upgrades, environmental improvements, and transportation infrastructure.
A standout project is the modernization of Sea-Tac Airport, enhancing both passenger experience and capacity.
The Port has a history of pioneering public-private partnerships to fuel regional growth.
Culture + Values
Respect: We uphold the dignity and value of every person.
Integrity: We are honest, accountable, and ethical.
Stewardship: We honor and care for the resources entrusted to us for the benefit of future generations.
Excellence: We promote excellence through continuous improvement and innovation.
Environment + Sustainability
4,000 tons CO₂
Cruise Ship Emissions Cut
Reduced nearly 4,000 tons of CO₂ emissions in 2024 through shore power mandates.
50% Less Emissions
GHG Emissions Reduction
Achieved a 50% reduction in port-controlled GHG emissions, seven years ahead of schedule in 2023.
15% Lower Emissions
Reducing Energy Use
Reduced aircraft auxiliary power unit emissions by 15% compared to 2023, the lowest since 2018.
2,444 Trees Planted
Restored Shoreline
Planted 2,444 trees and shrubs as part of environmental restoration efforts.
Verified Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions inventory through The Climate Registry.
Adopted Sustainable Evaluation Framework (2020) to assess capital projects on energy, emissions, water, materials, waste, climate resiliency, and habitat.
Net-zero target: Port operations targeted to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 (accelerated from 2050) through the Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Strategy.
Forecast four-fold increase in peak electricity demand by 2050, with $208–457 M in infrastructure investments planned.
Inclusion & Diversity
Since 2005
Diversity Council Established
The company has maintained a Development and Diversity Council since 2005, focusing on employee development and diversity across departments.
Diversity and inclusion are integrated into all policies, processes and programs, not treated as separate initiatives.
Annual 'Charles Blood Champion of Diversity and Inclusion Award' recognizes employees and teams demonstrating dedication to inclusivity.
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion leads trainings, embeds equitable policy in strategic planning, and advances systemic change.
Equity statement commits to dismantling structural barriers so historically oppressed communities, particularly communities of color, gain access to opportunities.
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