FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS MECHANIC (WATER-BASED)

• You will current permanent employees of DON, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles and DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles, and VEOA eligibles.
• You will inspect all systems, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic subassemblies, components, and related devices, for operational deficiencies or impairments.
• You will make repairs by replacing pipe, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads, monitoring devices, etc. on faulty or damaged equipment, sprinkler systems, to ensure full operational condition.
• You will perform various tests (pressure, discharge flow, etc.) for system operability, identifies problems that arise during or as a result of testing procedures, and takes steps to prevent or resolve them.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CPR certification.

This position has an SPF for Grade 10 that the incumbent must demonstrate one of the following qualifying requirements has been met and is currently maintained. Qualified personnel must meet the standards set in UFC 3-601-02 Section 1-10.2.1. Acceptable requirements are as follows:

- A recognized certification through National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) with a minimum of Level II in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, or Special Hazard Suppression Systems.

- Completion of the Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance course (J3AZR3E451 01FB) at the Technical Training Center, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The 82nd Training Wing, 782nd Training Group, 366th Training Squadron provides engineer craftsman skills training for all DoD branches and has both Army and Navy detachments assigned to the squadron.

- A recognized journeyman or craftsman-level qualifications for water-based suppression systems, or special hazard suppression systems, such as a formalized labor organization-based journeyman training, completed apprenticeship, or similar programs.

- A qualification or license from any state in water-based suppression systems, or special hazard suppression systems (or local jurisdiction if delegated authority by the state) and supporting continuing education if required by the local jurisdiction.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Replacing pipe, valves, fittings, sprinkler heads, monitoring devices, etc. on faulty or damaged sprinkler systems, to ensure full operational condition; 2) Documenting installs electronically, maintenance, testing, repairs, inspections, and impairments as required; 3) Meeting preventative maintenance tasks; 4) Coordinating with fire alarm or special hazard mechanics to verify proper monitoring, sequencing and controls; and 5) Ensuring the proper installation, as well as performing the maintenance, repair, inspection, and testing, of complex and integrated facility-level water based fire suppression systems.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.



This job does not have an education qualification requirement.



This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

This position requires the incumbent to be issued a government-furnished and owned smart mobile device for use in the field as part of performance of the position duties.

May be required to obtain and maintain current licenses to operate forklift, telescoping boom lift, bucket truck and/or other construction equipment.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.