Supervisory Fire Protection Specialist.

This position is supervisory and requires a one-year probationary period to assess supervisory duties unless previously completed. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

About the role

This position is designated as Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergencies, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. The role involves planning work schedules, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with fire codes.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedules and sequence of operations to meet scheduled and priority assignments established by higher-level supervisors.
• Provide direct administrative and technical guidance to employees on work requirements and procedures.
• Attend pre-design meetings to advise users and architects on local and national fire code requirements.
• Review blueprints to ensure designs and materials comply with fire codes.
• Stay current with state-of-the-art fire protection equipment to ensure installations meet fire code requirements.
• Develop and implement fire prevention programs.
• Maintain contact with operating officials to promote cooperative relations and compliance with fire protection measures.
• Assess fire damage and investigate fire debris to determine the cause and origin of fires.
• Distribute, coordinate, and monitor work assignments of others.
• Manage, plan, and evaluate the department’s fire prevention program.
• Oversee work in controlling and extinguishing fires, emergency medical, and HAZMAT situations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examinations in accordance with DoDM 6055.06.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug-Free Workplace Programs, including pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Use of personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Wear of prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver’s License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• Participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following experience and certification requirements:

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, including:
  • Overseeing work in controlling and extinguishing fires, emergency medical, and HAZMAT situations.
  • Distributing, coordinating, and monitoring work assignments of others.
  • Managing, planning, and evaluating a fire prevention program.
• For in-service applicants, one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level is creditable. External applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level.
• Possession of the following certifications (or equivalent) through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board):
  • Fire Officer III
  • Fire Inspector III or Fire Plans Examiner
  • Fire Instructor II
  • HAZMAT Technician & Incident Commander
  • Airport Firefighter
  • Plans Examiner I
  • Fire & Life Safety Educator
• Current federal employees may submit a provisional certificate or memorandum from the Fire Chief if certification is delayed.

Education may not be substituted for experience in this role. U.S. citizenship is required.

Schedule

• Work 60 hours per week (120 hours bi-weekly), which may include at least one 24-hour shift.
• May require working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Direct Deposit of Pay.
• Eligibility for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances, subject to Joint Travel Regulations.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for new federal employees may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate.