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Fire/Life Safety Inspector & Emergency Management Coordinator
Oakland, California, United States · Remote · fulltime_permanent
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About the role
Location: Oakland, California
Travel: Local travel throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland and surrounding communities.
About dss+
At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects. You help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future.
We are a purpose-led global consultancy helping organizations solve complex challenges across Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability. Our Transportation team provides specialized expertise in system safety, security, fire/life safety, emergency management, and operational performance.
Why This Role
We are seeking a Fire/Life Safety Inspector & Emergency Management Coordinator to join our team in Oakland, California, supporting our work with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). In this role, you will work closely with BART’s Department of Fire Life Safety and serve as an extension of their team. You will coordinate with BART stakeholders, local first responders, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to support fire/life safety inspections, emergency preparedness and response, incident investigations, training, and related activities. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute directly to the safety and emergency preparedness of a major public transportation system and the communities it serves.
What You’ll Experience at dss+
Meaningful Impact
Support work that contributes directly to the safety and emergency preparedness of BART employees, passengers, first responders, and surrounding communities.
Trusted Expertise
Work alongside professionals across fire/life safety, emergency management, transportation, system safety, and operations.
Hands-On Experience
Work across BART stations, administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, rail yards, and other operational environments throughout the Bay Area.
A Collaborative Culture
Join a purpose-led organization where safety, teamwork, expertise, and different perspectives are valued.