Are you experienced in fire protection principles and practices and want to play a major role in supporting the NIH mission? Then consider joining the Division of the Fire Marshal (DFM) as a Fire Protection Specialist. The National Institutes of Health is seeking candidates with a robust sense of responsibility to undertake a diverse range of tasks related to the management of fire safety programs.

Duties

Organizes, schedules and conducts comprehensive fire protection analysis and surveys of laboratories, shops, offices and all other areas on the NIH campus. Evaluates work practices, procedures and physical conditions to determine compliance with required or accepted fire protection codes and standards, established fire-safety policy and procedures relative to the various program areas Provides advice and guidance to those Fire Marshals and fire departments on fire protection and prevention for biomedical research facilities and health care facilities. Develops training course material and conducts training classes for personnel on portable fire extinguisher use, fire suppression techniques, building evacuation, fire-emergency instructions, and fire detection and suppression systems. Coordinates investigations of suspicious and incendiary fires with appropriate law enforcement agencies. Develops fire-safety announcements and prepares articles for internal publications to inform the NIH community on the details of the fire to help prevent recurrences.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Applicants must provide evidence of possession of a valid state driver's license prior to appointment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-9 level: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: assisting in the administration of fire protection and safety programs for an organization; providing assistance to other staff in analyzing fire protection programs and resolving issues; providing information on fire protection policies and procedures; assisting in preparing reports and written materials on fire protection and safety programs; and coordinating with other staff in accomplishing work activities. To qualify for the GS-11 level: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: administering fire protection and safety programs in a biomedical research environment; participating in studies and analyses of fire protection programs and issues; monitoring compliance of work practices and procedures with fire protection policies and procedures; preparing reports and other written materials on fire protection and safety programs and issues; and coordinating fire protection and safety programs and issues with other staff and organizations. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12221024

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Kevin Blake
• Phone: 843-412-8764
• Email: [email protected]