Description

Posting Expires: Apr 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Minimum Salary: 51.77     
Maximum Salary: 70.04  

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

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.

Applications will be reviewed regularly, and interviews may be conducted prior to the application close date.

Some of what you'll be doing:
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 work to develop a vision for a resilient fire alarm system, networking various facilities to aid the Fire Department in their response to fire alarm events. You will apply your technical understanding of fire alarm systems to effectively support capital projects, longrange planning, and the overall vision for a resilient fire alarm infrastructure. You will own the fire alarm system lifecycle – from planning to construction, asset management, and ongoing maintenance.

• You will provide technical support for fire alarm and the requirements of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies or districts.
• You will act as a subject-matter expert 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 for fire alarm systems.
• You will lead the development of preventative maintenance programs for operations and maintenance of the fire alarm system.
• 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 the 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.

Requirements

Who you are:

• 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 in a large campus environment like the airport. 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 can evaluate concepts based on compliance with standards, regulations, and alignment with discipline-specific vision.

What else you need to know:

• 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.