Salary: $29.86 - $51.22 Hourly
Location : Headquarters: 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 N., San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Operations Support
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grade 19 - Starting hourly rate: $29.86. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Fire Protection Coordinator is responsible for managing and inspecting activities performed by contractors within SAWS facilities. The incumbent ensures contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, construction standards, and federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations. The Senior Fire Protection Coordinator represents SAWS in a decision-making capacity and payment authorizing capacity when dealing with customers, contractors, consultants, developers, governmental and regulatory agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages, inspects, and accepts contractor activities and materials for compliance with governmental safety, regulatory compliance (National Fire Protection Association), approved plans (Engineering), specifications, construction standards, permits, and enforces contractor and SAWS' quality control plans.
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the Fire Protection Coordinator.
• Resolves and addresses issues at facilities to include managing, inspecting, and accepting contractor repairs and emergency calls.
• Creates scopes of work for projects, assist in the bidding process, and works closely with the contracting and purchasing department to ensure that all work is completed.
• Schedules all fire inspections and contractor activities to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with all Federal, State, and City codes.
• Manages and conducts internal inspections of existing fire sprinkler systems to identify issues or necessary upgrades.
• Performs routine maintenance checks and troubleshoot any problems with fire sprinkler systems.
• Calculates, tabulates, and authorizes payments to contractors, including accurate accounting of material quantities and measurements in both standard and metric formats.
• Reads and interprets facility plans, specifications, and Fire life safety plans/Schematics, and approves/recommends additions or deletions.
• Maintains all facility fire life safety mark-up drawings to reflect as-built conditions and review contractor's red-lined and as-built drawings.
• Maintains all fire inspection documentation for each facility to ensure that Bexar County and the City of San Antonio Fire Marshall's office can receive any documentation needed on an on demand request.
• Provides technical assistance to fire alarm, detection and sprinkler system designers, fire alarm, detection and sprinkler system contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Reviews, plans, and attends pre-bid, pre-construction, and project status meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, and consultants affiliated with facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• This position works under limited supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Contracts or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Two years' progressive experience in the maintenance, technical aspects of interpreting project plans and specifications of Fire and Life Safety systems with a strong emphasis on records management and regulatory rules and regulations.
• International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I and II Certifications within 12 months of hire.
• Confined Space Entry, Competent Person Excavation Safety, Work Zone Traffic Control, and Hazardous Materials Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERRED

• Basic knowledge of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and project management software, and work order system.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment, machinery and tools to ensure safe working conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, internal and external customers, contractor representatives, and governmental agencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for periods of time to perform job scope.
Working conditions may be outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. May also include extreme heights and or high air and water pressure environments.
May be required to work hours other than regular daytime schedule such as nights, weekends, holidays, on-call or rotating shifts
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

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*Do you have an Associates Degree or higher level of education?

• Yes
• No

02

*If you attended college, indicate college hours completed, degree type, and major.
03

How many years of progressive experience do you have in the maintenance, technical aspects of interpreting project plans and specifications of Fire and Life Safety systems with a strong emphasis on records management and regulatory rules and regulations?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• Between 2 and 4 years of experience
• More than 4 years of experience

04

Describe your experience in the maintenance, technical aspects of interpreting project plans and specifications of Fire and Life Safety systems with a strong emphasis on records management and regulatory rules and regulations. If no experience, enter N/A.
05

Do you have the International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I and II certifications? If no, can you obtain the certifications within 12 months of hire?

• Yes, I have both ICC I and II certifications.
• No, I do not have both of the ICC I and II certifications.
• I understand I must obtain both ICC I and II certifications within 12 months of hire

06

Select the qualifications/certifications you currently possess.

• No, I don't have qualification/certification indicated.
• Excavation Safety
• Confined Space Awareness
• Hazardous Materials Certification
• Hazmat (40 H) Training
• Work Zone Traffic Control

07

Tell us about your experience managing fire protection and life safety programs for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, or government facilities. If none, enter N/A.
08

How many years of experience do you have coordinating fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, special suppression systems, and related life safety equipment? If none, enter N/A.
09

Describe your experience coordinating required inspections, testing, and maintenance activities for fire protection systems. If none, enter N/A.
10

Describe your experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and vendors performing fire protection inspections, testing, maintenance, or construction work. If none, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience maintaining fire protection records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation. If none, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience supporting emergency preparedness planning, evacuation drills, or emergency response activities. If none, enter N/A.
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*Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?

• Class C
• Class CDL - B
• Class CDL - A
• I do not have a valid driver's license.
• I have a valid driver's license from another state.

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Describe any specialized training, certifications, or education that you believe would make you successful in this position. If none, enter N/A.
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