Fire Protection Inspector.

About the role

Serve as a Fire Protection Inspector at Aberdeen Proving Ground, a large installation with a high degree of fire severity and expectancy.

Responsibilities

• Performs weekly fire inspections of areas having a high fire expectancy.
  • Inspection sites include high hazard facilities (shops, warehouses, offices, living quarters, medical facilities, labs, airfields, computer labs, etc.) and where flammable/combustible materials are stored/used, or where hazardous ops are conducted.
  • Conducts education programs on the prevention, detection and suppression of fires to both the local and installation community. Target audience range from adults to school age children.
  • Inspects fire extinguishers and alarm systems for proper operation, adequacy and compliance.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to work a 60-hour work week/120 hours per pay period and may be required to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Additional requirements: Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 5% of the time.
  • This position requires the incumbent to maintain a functioning telephone at their residence to aid in contact during recall emergency situations.
• Qualifications: Requires the incumbent to have and maintain the following certifications issued by one of the following: Department of Defense (DOD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS)/Pro-Board.
  • To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, this position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain the following certifications:
  • To qualify at the GS-08 grade level, this position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain the following certifications:

Qualifications

• US Citizens: Must meet the experience requirements described below.
  • Specialized experience which includes (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department; (2) Assisting with providing training in fire protection and prevention; and (3) Participation in conducting inspections of facilities/buildings and alarm, detection, and suppression systems.
  • Specialized experience which includes (1) Conducting fire/safety inspections to identify, reduce or eliminate the hazards that cause fires; (2) Assisting with conducting and providing education programs on the prevention, detection of fires to other firefighters and/or community; and (3) 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.

Benefits

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized. Salary Negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. 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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.