About the Position: This position serves as a Fire Protection Inspector for the Fire Protection and Prevention Division on Ft. Leavenworth, Ks.This position may be filled at the GS 7 or GS 8 level. The full performance level of GS-08 is received through the intervening GS-07 level Estimated annual pay range based on 56-hour workweek is approximately $ 62,859. - $ 90,497.

Duties

As a Fire Protection Inspector, you are responsible for the following duties: Conduct inspections of buildings for violations of fire regulations and codes. Inspect fire detection equipment (i.e., alarms, sprinkler valve operation, supervisory switches, fire pumps, etc.) to determine if they are adequate for fire protection purposes. Provide installation-wide fire prevention training, lectures and demonstrations to educate patrons on fire safety. Establish fire safety programs for incoming personnel and installation activities to inform them of fire prevention techniques. Conduct training of firefighters in basic fire inspection methods to keep them abreast of fire regulations. Explain fire codes to help design professionals, contractors and others avoid code violations. Review monthly fire inspection reports in order make corrective actions to deficiencies. Conduct plan reviews for new construction in accordance with NFPA requirements. Operate firefighting equipment (e.g. fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, mechanized equipment, and ladders) to suppress and extinguish fires. Provide team support of fire suppression to ensure all structural and non-structural fires are controlled and extinguished.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. NOTE: YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
• Must be able to pass pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoD 6055.5M to determine fitness for continued performance of 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. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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.
• This position requires wearing a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• This position requires a 56-hour weekly tour of duty (includes weekends, nights and/or holidays) with one night over each week and is subject to recall to duty, as required.
• This position requires participation in the Agency or Department's health and wellness program.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Fire Protection Inspectors hired at the GS 07 level must successfully complete any and all required training, to include the Public Fire and Life Safety Educator certification within a maximum of 12 months.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To Qualify for the GS 7 Level Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing general fire prevention inspections of various types of structures, identifying fire hazards and conditions and correcting deficiencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the specialized experience required to qualify for the Fire Protection Inspector (GS-07 level) you must also possess and maintain ALL the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) certifications: HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I and Firefighter I and II. NOTE YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF ALL THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATES TO YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. To Qualify for the GS 8 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing fire protection and prevention inspections, providing technical expertise in hazardous material storage functions and ensuring that facilities are in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the specialized experience required to qualify for the Fire Protection Inspector (GS-08 level) you must also possess and maintain ALL the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) certifications: Fire Inspector I and II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Fighter I and II, HAZMAT Operations and Public Fire and Life Safety Educator. NOTE YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF ALL THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATES TO YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE (Refer to the Required Documents Section). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Fire Prevention, Inspection, and Code ComplianceFire SuppressionFire/Life Safety Training, Public Education, and OutreachWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement for GS 07: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). Time in Grade Requirement for GS 08: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). *Note: All applicants must meet specialized experience and time in grade requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcement. Current employees applying under VEOA are subject to time-in-grade restrictions like any other GS employee.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EX-APF-W6B7AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LEAVENWORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]