Fire Protection Inspector

About the Position This Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation is for the DoD workforce. Position located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford, MD. The position is included under Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous) requires additional information. Who May Apply US Citizens. 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 (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, transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in the attached document. Specialized Experience GS‑07: One year of specialized experience that includes: Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department Assisting with providing training in fire protection and prevention Participation in conducting inspections of facilities/buildings and alarm, detection, and suppression systems GS‑08: One year of specialized experience that includes: Conducting fire/safety inspections to identify, reduce or eliminate the hazards that cause fires Assisting with conducting and providing education programs on the prevention, detection of fires to other firefighters and/or community Reviewing plans for new construction, alterations and/or modifications to buildings and/or structures to ensure compliance with fire codes and/or fire prevention practices Certifications To qualify at the GS‑07 grade level, candidates must possess and maintain the following certifications: Fire InspectorI Fire InstructorI HAZMAT Awareness Fire InspectorII (must obtain within 12 months from date of entry into DoD fire service) Fire Life and Safety Educator (FLSE) (must obtain within 12 months from date of entry into DoD fire service) To qualify at the GS‑08 grade level, candidates must possess and maintain the following certifications: Fire OfficerI Fire InspectorII Fire InstructorI HAZMAT Awareness Airport Firefighter Fire Life and Safety Educator (FLSE) Emergency Medical Technician (CURRENT State or National Registry) Maximum Entry Age The maximum entry age for firefighters is 37. Employees originally hired into a covered position must be hired by the last day of the month they reach 37. A maximum re‑entry age is calculated by subtracting the total amount of time served on a covered position from age 57. The employee’s current age is compared to this calculated maximum re‑entry age to determine if they can be rehired into the covered position. #J-18808-Ljbffr