This role contributes to NFPA’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic initiatives by ensuring high-quality execution of our standards development process, providing day-to-day project management, mentoring, and coaching of department staff; serving as a senior level standards development process technical expert internally and externally and delivering on the Association’s technical needs, as needed.
Consistently demonstrate The NFPA Way by bringing Passion, being Bold, being Curious, getting Connected and Owning it.
Serve as senior electrical technical expert internally and externally
Manage the responsibilities of various codes and standards, such as: NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NFPA 73, NFPA 110, NFPA 111, NFPA 790, NFPA 791, NFPA 855, NFPA 780, and NFPA 79.
Assist with NFPA 70, as needed.
Manage other electrical standards or other standards through the standards development process, as assigned.
Represent NFPA and provide support to electrical trade associations, as assigned.
Work with internal staff and assist with Electrical Sections annually, when needed.
Provide electrical expertise to NFPA members through the technical question service.
Serve as an electrical subject matter expert on handbooks, training, certification and product development projects based on the needs of lines of business owners and Technical Services.
Deliver technical content via instruction at revenue/nonrevenue instructor led training programs, field service, and outreach to stakeholders based on the needs of lines of business owners and Technical Services.
Serve as an electrical expert on Fire Protection Research project panels for electrical research projects, when requested
Serve as an electrical expert in supporting the NFPA communications team.
Provide staff liaison support on other large standards development projects, when requested
Lead multidisciplinary projects or initiatives, as needed.
Provide the required budgetary information for assigned projects.
Guide participants in the NFPA codes and standards development process, without bias.
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering/technical discipline.
Appropriate professional certification (for example Professional Engineering License in electrical preferred, Master Electrician, Certified Electrical Inspector).
A minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing technical experience, project management, and content development in the electrical field.
Senior Electrical technical/engineer knowledge to understand and address complex technical problems. (Expert electrical knowledge)
Knowledge and understanding of the various member and stakeholder groups throughout the electrical industry.
An understanding of NFPA codes and standards and the standards development process.
Business knowledge to support association wide interaction and cross-functional team activities.
Strong coaching, mentoring, and development skills directed for more junior staff.
Proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Proficient at public speaking.
National Fire Protection Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary ranges at NFPA are set by role and level, based on current competitive market data. Final compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including the specific skills, relevant experience, education, and training you bring to the role, as well as internal equity and business needs. For candidates whose qualifications align well with the role’s requirements and expectations, offers are often made toward the minimum of the posted range. Exceptional qualifications or unique circumstances may result in placement higher in the range. NFPA is committed to fair, competitive pay and offers a strong total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits.
Salary Range : $101,218.00 - $172,049.00
About National Fire Protection Association
Industry & Professional Associations447 employeesFounded 1896
U.S. nonprofit organization developing fire, electrical, and life-safety codes, standards, research, and training for professionals and communities.
