Fire Protection Engineer.

About the Role

This position serves as the technical authority and consultant for the United States Army Garrison – Hawaii (USAG-HI) and Directorate of Public Works (DPW) on all Fire Prevention/Protection (FPP) engineering matters. The role involves developing and reviewing studies, scopes of work, design analyses, and plans for fire protection, detection, mass notification, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews studies, scopes of work, design analyses, preliminary and final design plans, and specifications for fire protection, fire detection, mass notification, and life safety features.
• Serves as the technical authority and consultant on all FPP engineering matters for USAG-HI and DPW.
• Provides expert advice and engineering expertise on the interpretation of FPP policy directives and programs.

Requirements

• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Requires 10% Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement for Fire Protection Engineer:

• Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering from an accredited program, or a combination of education and experience that meets the specified criteria.
• Experience: One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, including designing and reviewing fire protection systems, conducting pre-design surveys, participating in system testing, and ensuring compliance with fire protection standards.

Additional Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is mandatory.

Education

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization to determine equivalence to U.S. education standards.

Additional Information

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives, student loan repayment, and salary negotiation may be available for eligible candidates.