Fire Protection Specialist

Duties

• Assign work based on priorities and requirements.
• Approve or disapprove employee leave requests.
• Evaluate work performance of employees.
• Acknowledge work problems or serious complaints presented by subordinates to resolve issues promptly.
• Develop fire prevention programs to improve understanding of fire safety.
• Perform building safety inspections to check fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and water supply systems.
• Develop procedures to implement fire prevention and protection safety guidance for assigned operational areas
• Conduct incident or accident investigations to develop procedures that limit recurrence.
• Administer fire prevention protection programs to ensure they are effective.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Recommend actions to correct operational deficiencies
• Update standard operating procedures to support fire protection and prevention programs.
• Advise facility designers to assist them with implementation of code requirements in the project.
• Perform technical review of blueprints for compliance with building construction requirements related to fire protection systems
• Research regulations, fire code, or manufacturer's manuals to develop fire prevention solutions.
• Recommend changes in operational practices designed to prevent recurrence of fire.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Rigorous heavy physical effort may be required in the handling of objects like cylinders and extinguishers weighing 50 lbs or more. Must be able to meet and maintain physical agility and stamina standards established for this position.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• As a "Key" position, the incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
• Incumbent must wear a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Incumbent may be required to travel via land and/or air.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and then continue to maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must be able to pass pre-appointment physical and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW NFPA 1582.
• Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 10%.
• May be required to work under adverse environmental conditions when responding to an emergency subject to dense smoke, flames, extreme heat, cold, dust, water, possible explosions, exposure to toxic fumes and materials.
• Required to work 60 hours per week/120 hours per pay period which includes at least one 24-hour shift and may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Obligated: An employee has statutory restoration rights to this position. You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging awareness of obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon return of former incumbent.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last NTE 3 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience:

• (For Current Federal Employees) One year of specialized experience includes controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department brigade; responding to Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), structural, and fire emergencies; inspecting fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure proper operation; and/or developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
• (For Non-Federal Employees) One year of specialized experience includes controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department brigade; responding to Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), structural, and fire emergencies; inspecting fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure proper operation; and/or developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10).

Additional Requirements: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possessFire Officer III; Fire Instructor III; Fire Inspector II; AND HAZMAT Incident Commander certifications certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a CP12-Safety & Occupational Health Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Position may be filled as a T erm Appointment Not to Exceed 3 Years . Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
• Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.
• Current Army civilian employees who accept a time-limited appointment (to include employees with personal competitive status) will be separated at the end of the time-limited appointment date if the Not-to-Exceed (NTE) date is not extended.
• Current permanent Army civilian employees who accept time-limited appointment opportunities will be expected to sign a statement of understanding to acknowledge the associated impacts to their permanent status.