Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position, Fire Protection Inspector, GS-0081-08, is to perform fire prevention and inspection duties designed to detect and reduce or eliminate fire hazards in a high fire expectancy area. Develops and conducts extensive fire protection and prevention education and training programs.

Duties

-Conduct an information program to elicit support and involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression. -Perform regular and periodic fire protection inspections. -Inspect, test, and correct deficiencies on a variety of fire protection systems, many of which are complex or designed for a specific operation or hazardous condition. -Review engineering plans and specifications for new construction, alteration, repair, renovation and extension of existing structures. -Develop and maintain a variety of documentation such as fire prevention inspection schedules and facilities folders on assigned facilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Category rating and selection procedures will be utilized
• Veterans must submit required documents to receive Veteran's preference
• Position to be filled through Delegated Examining Authority
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECRET LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
• DRUG TESTING: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN DESIGNATED FOR DRUG TESTING. IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO URINALYSIS TESTING PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT AND YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO RANDOM URINALYSIS TESTING AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program 3 times a week for atleast 20 minutes.
• Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• May be required to assist with the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (F ACC) work during emergency and critical manning situations in a secondary position.
• May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT).
• May be called upon to assist in an emergency situation as a Safety/ Accountability Officer.
• The actual work performed has been reviewed and determined it does not meet any of the exemption criteria defined in 5CFR 551. This position is not designated nonexempt.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series. ONLY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: The applicant must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, one year of the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of recognized standards covering fire protection and prevention techniques and procedures; manuals, rules, and regulations; and federal, state, and local fire protection/prevention ordinances and building codes. 2. Knowledge of the theory of fire propagation and progression and the application of accepted techniques and principles to reduce/eliminate hazards in a specialized environment with a high fire expectancy and potential for severity. 3. Knowledge of the layout, design, construction, and contents of buildings; locations of fire protection systems; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layout including the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems when work is associated with active aircraft. 4. Knowledge of health and environmental safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. 5. Ability to develop and conduct training, education, and information programs for a variety of client groups; to maintain good working relations and to use tact and firmness when dealing with operating officials; and to communicate orally and in writing. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification Program as Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), Fire Instructor I, HazMat Awareness, Airport Firefighter, HazMat Operations, HazMat Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) - Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification*, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-ARFF, and Aerial vehicles (under NFPA Standards adopted by DoD). Licensed on all assigned equipment and knowledge and certification for driving on the flight line. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION(S) WITH YOUR APPLICATION. *NOTE: NREMT will be required within 12 months of employment. The employee may be required to work a 60-hour work week, consisting of four 9-hour days and one 24-hour shift that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. May be subject to recall. May be required to participate in on-scene firefighting duties during emergencies, low manning periods, or during stand-by-hours while on 24 hour shift. These duties require heavy lifting over 50 pounds on a recurring basis and physical exertion. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Perform strenuous physical activities such as lifting heavy firefight equipment, climbing standard and aerial ladders, and lifting and carrying people and equipment for rescue and salvage. NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL. *WORK ENVIRONMENT: Firefighters are regularly exposed to a variety of dangerous situations such as fires that are out of control, toxic spills, or possible explosions. Hazards include: Burns, dehydration, and other effects of heat, smoke inhalation, falling materials, or explosions; Exposure to toxic materials and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive agents; Physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities and noise levels; Dealing with victims in varying stages of fright, panic and injury; Operating or riding on fire truck under adverse conditions or flying in aircraft to reach crash sites of fires in outlying areas. *Special Retirement Provisions Authority: - FERS Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30 December 2004. - CSRS Position covered as secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902]. Authority, Under Secretary of Defense Memo, dated 30 December 2004. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. This position has been designated as Key. In the event of a crisis, selectee must perform the Key duties until relieved. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Hill AFB DEO Inquiry Line
• Phone: (801) 775-6756
• Email: [email protected]