Fire Protection Inspector
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)
Major duties
Advises of changes in requirements and procedures, and provides guidance in new or unusual situations. Operates within an assigned high-risk inspection area, conducting comprehensive fire and safety inspections. Reviews architectural drawings and specifications to determine compliance with fire/safety regulations and evaluates special features impacting the fire protection mission. Presents public education programs. Serves as the safety officer when responding to fire calls.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Conducting fire safety inspections on various facilities to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations; (2) Testing installed fire protection and suppression systems to ensure proper operating condition; and (3) Providing training on fire protection and prevention topics to educate personnel on safety procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). 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 QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS In addition to meeting the experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the following below 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 AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification indicating a future expiration date when applicable. Firefighter I Firefighter II Airport Firefighter National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - (if incumbent possesses a state EMT -Basic certification s/he must be able to obtain and maintain NREMT certification within 1 year of appointment) HAZMAT Technician Driver Operator - Pumper Driver Operator - ARFF Fire Inspector I Fire Inspector II Fire Instructor I Within the first year of occupying the position, incumbent must obtain and then continue to maintain the following DoD Firefighter certification levels: Driver Operator - Aerial Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply Wildland Firefighter I You MUST submit a copy of your certifications with your application package.
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