Fire Protection Specialist

Duties
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• Serve as the program leader for fire prevention.
• Inspect complex construction plans, drawings, design specifications, and contract specifications for compliance with applicable fire protection.
• Implement objectives for the Natick fire protection/inspection and safety program.
• Provide expert fire protection and fire prevention consultation.
• Attend preconstruction conferences to brief contractor personnel on fire safety procedures and requirements.
• Provide technical advice on long-term planning programs related to fire protection engineering.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 35 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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.
• 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 the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform.
• This position requires travel for business up to 10% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent to work 40 hours per week.
• This position requires a Secret security clearance.
• This position may require a probationary period.
• This position is subject to recall to assist at command post or the IOC during major disasters or incidents.
• This position requires incumbent to participate in the Division's Wellness Program.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
To qualify for the GS-09 level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques. (2) Planning and directing fire protection and prevention programs. (3) Overseeing technical authority for fire protection/inspection for construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the specialized experience required to qualify for the GS-09 level you must also possess and maintain ALL the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) certifications:

• Fire Inspector II
• Fire Instructor II
• Fire Officer II
• HAZMAT Technician
• HAZMAT Operations
• HAZMAT Incident Commander

You MUST submit a copy of the above 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) (AND California or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration). If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, you may opt to use the DoD Lookup System website (http://www.dodffcert.com/), and then save and upload your one/two-page individual report. (Rather than submitting your EMT Certification Card, you may print proof of current registration with NREMT from their website (https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/checkEmtStatus.asp).

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 in this document .

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For GS-09, 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 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.
• This is a(n) Installation 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.
• Recruitment and relocations incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment is not authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service is not authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.