FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR

Summary

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Duties

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• You will develop and complete fire prevention inspections, and develop educational programs.
• You will conduct physical inspections of large highly fire prone post and range facilities including mission related facilities.
• You will inspect/ test a wide variety of installed fire protection systems that include automatic heat detection, automatic smoke detection and dry chemicals extinguishers.
• You will deny or permit special work projects based on determinations that fire hazards exist or has been eliminated.
• You will review work requests involving alteration and extension of existing facilities; recommend changes and additions to ensure compliance with fire prevention requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to possess a current valid United States driver's license and be able to obtain a Government Emergency Vehicle Operators License within 90 days of employment and maintain such.
• 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment and annual physical examination.
• GS-08: You will be required to possess a current FIRE INSPECTOR I and II, HAZMAT AWARENESS, NREMT/CA EMT and Public Fire and Life Safety Educator certification.
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements:
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers:
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and climb ladders up to 100 feet.
• GS-07: You will be required to possess a current FIRE INSPECTOR I, and NREMT/CA EMT certification.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Qualifications

GS-08: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Inspecting, testing and maintaining fire protection equipment; Detecting hazards and providing proper corrective action; Working with, proper storing and handling of combustible and hazardous materials; investigating origin, causes and spread of fires; and Providing training to both fire department personnel and external fire department customers.

GS-07: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Inspecting, testing and maintaining fire protection equipment; Detecting hazards and providing proper corrective action; working with, proper storing and handling of combustible and hazardous materials; investigating origin, causes and spread of fires.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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

Several vacancies may be filled.

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.

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:

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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