Fire Protection Specialist (Instructor).

Responsibilities

• Design, update, and deliver advanced fire protection and emergency response training.
• Measure training effectiveness and modify lesson plans to meet federal standards.
• Assist in accident investigations.
• Investigate training mishaps and draft technical reports to reduce future risks.

Conditions of Employment

• Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance (background investigation and credit check required).
• Completion of pre‑employment and periodic medical examinations per DoDM 6055.06.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lb in regular performance of duties.
• Compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug‑Free Workplace Programs, including pre‑employment screening and random testing.
• Designated Mission Essential; required to report to work or remain on‑site during severe weather or emergencies.
• Use of employer‑provided personal protective equipment.
• Shift work required to provide coverage evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations; 24‑hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 112 hours per pay period (56 hours per week).
• Must possess or obtain a valid state driver’s license and a valid Government driver’s license to operate vehicles.
• Pass fire‑fighter physical ability test after appointment and annually thereafter.
• May be required to work during inclement weather, natural disasters, or other emergencies as directed by the Fire Chief; subject to mandatory overtime or recall.
• One‑year probationary period (subject to termination with limited appeal rights).

Qualifications

• US citizens only; proof of citizenship required.
• Experience may include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps).
• Specialized experience requirements:
  • GS‑08: 1 year experience assisting with fire protection training, performing fire‑prevention inspections, and responding to fire alarms or emergencies (equivalent to GS‑07 level).
  • GS‑09: 1 year experience delivering fire protection or emergency services instruction, assisting in development of training materials, and conducting personnel evaluations (equivalent to GS‑08 level).
  • GS‑10: 1 year experience developing lesson plans or training aids, presenting fire protection instruction, and recommending curriculum modifications (equivalent to GS‑09 level).
• Required certifications (must be held prior to entry for each grade level) through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, IFSAC, or PRO‑Board:
  • Fire Service Instructor Level I
  • Fire Officer I
  • Fire Inspector I and II (or accredited First Responder Inspector certification per NFPA 1030‑2024)
  • Hazardous Material Incident Commander
  • Airport Firefighter
  • National Registry or equivalent state‑issued Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) – Basic
• Maximum Entry Age (MEA) for firefighters is 37 years; must be hired by the last day of the month the applicant turns 37.
• Maximum Re‑entry Age calculated to allow completion of 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age (57 for firefighters).
• No education substitution; qualification must be met through experience alone.
• Male applicants born after 31 December 1959 must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Probationary period evaluation includes performance, conduct, agency needs, and advancement of the public interest; continued employment requires written certification of public interest advancement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Schedule

Shift work with 24‑hour rotating shifts; 112 hours per pay period (56 hours per week), including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations.

Pay

• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized per Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non‑federal work experience and certain military service may affect annual leave accrual rate.