FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR

Fire Protection SpecialistYou will inspect equipment (e.g., fire extinguisher, sprinkler systems, exits) to verify they are fully operational and meet regulatory requirements.You will perform a health and safety inspection in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1500.You will perform daily preventative maintenance inspections of firefighting tools and equipment to inform work leader of any mechanical problems or required maintenance.You will assess agency compliance with law, regulations, policies, and requirements related to fire prevention of fire protection programs.You will advise on safety and health directives (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA]) to maintain safety of personnel and facilities.RequirementsMust 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.Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605506m.pdf.You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.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 an interim and/or final 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.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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test.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 wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.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.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.You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.QualificationsYour resume must 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:1) Providing cause and origin investigation, troubleshooting, hazard abatement follow-up, engineering reviews, and special compliance requirements; 2) Providing situational and/or classroom training regarding hazardous operations permit issuance, water distribution system testing, fire protections system testing and evaluation, facility pre-fire plans, and facility familiarization; and 3) Utilizing expertise to identify and categorize hazards, determine which laws, codes, regulations, criteria's, policies, or procedures apply. This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Fire Inspector I & II, Fire Instructor I, and Hazmat Awareness. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. Also requires National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic (NREMT). If you do not possess all of the above certifications, and provide verification with your application, you will be rated ineligible.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.