Summary You will serve as a FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT of COMNAVREG MIDLANT NORFOLK. Responsibilities You will develop fire and life safety inspection programs for fire suppression personnel. You will develop long-range plans (e.g., facilities, manpower and material resources, training programs, prevention and suppression techniques) for a fire program. You will inspect equipment (e.g., fire extinguisher, sprinkler systems, exits) to verify they are fully operational and meet regulatory requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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) Demonstrates expert knowledge of program management processes and procedures to include experience in identifying and prioritizing fire prevention and code occupational requirements for sustainment of mission needs; 2) Possesses thorough knowledge of national, DoD, Navy & local fire codes, standards, regulations, and instructions in order to interpret and apply applicable codes to detect and eliminate fire & life safety hazards; 3) Uses skills in selecting the applicable code or standard relevant to particular @types of facilities and hazards, @type of construction and other variables; 4) Analyzes and interprets codes & standards to make compliance determinations; 5) Possesses clear oral communication and public speaking skills which are required in order to provide fire and life safety training and events; 6) Possesses skills in writing reports, case notes, briefings, instructions & regulations, and written correspondence; and 7) Demonstrates knowledge in post-fire investigation cause and origination techniques and theory. GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:1) Demonstrates knowledge of program management processes and procedures to include experience in identifying and prioritizing fire prevention and code occupational requirements for sustainment of mission needs; 2) Possesses thorough knowledge of national, DoD, Navy & local fire codes, standards, regulations, and instructions in order to interpret and apply applicable codes to detect and eliminate fire & life safety hazards; 3) Uses skills in selecting the applicable code or standard relevant to particular @types of facilities and hazards, @type of construction and other variables; 4) Analyzes and interprets codes & standards to make compliance determinations; 5) Possesses clear oral communication and public speaking skills which are required in order to provide fire and life safety training and events; 6) Possesses skills in writing reports, case notes, briefings, instructions & regulations, and written correspondence; and 7) Demonstrates knowledge in post-fire investigation cause and origination techniques and theory. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Position is either a 40 hour / 80 hour bi-weekly or a 56 hour / 112 hour bi-weekly work schedule based on candidate certification(s) and eligibility: - IFSAC, ProBoard or DoD Fire Firefighter I & II (Required for 56 hr work week) - IFSAC, ProBoard or DoD Fire Instructor II - IFSAC, ProBoard or DoD Fire Inspector II - IFSAC, ProBoard, DoD Fire Inspector III or New 2025 NFPA 1030 IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD Fire Inspector (Required for GS12. GS11 must obtain within 1 year) - IFSAC, ProBoard or DoD Fire Officer III - IFSAC, ProBoard or DoD HazMat Awareness - IFSAC, ProBoard or DoD HazMat Operations (Required for 56 hr work week) - IFSAC, ProBoard or DoD Plans Examiner I (Required for GS12. GS11 must obtain within 1 year) - CPR (American Heart Association "Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers" or equivalent) - NREMT (Required for 56 hour work week) - Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) - ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 Copies of Certifications MUST be submitted with your application. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ 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. Education Continued from CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Must obtain and maintain any required licensure/certifications. Must be able to wear protective clothing and equipment; carry up to 100 lbs; work in extreme heat and cold under adverse conditions; must maintain alertness, self-control, and emotional stability; must climb ladders and work at various heights. May be exposed to hazmat spills, unstable structures, and other situations requiring protective gear. May suffer injuries related to extreme weather, dehydration, residual products of combustion, and falling materials. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
