You will serve as a FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR in the Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Branch of of MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR

Duties

You will identify, analyze, and determine the appropriate action necessary to correct hazardous conditions that may be difficult to recognize and where no specific requirement has been established. You will review fire and life safety plans, specifications and product submittals for self help, renovations, remodels, and construction projects from concept to commissioning. You will review fire and life safety plans, specifications and product submittals for self help, renovations, remodels, and construction projects from concept to commissioning. You will survey, inspect and functionality test fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems and portable fire extinguishers in accordance with applicable directives.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605506m.pdf
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• You must possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• For the GS-05 you must possess a current Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Life Support (EMT-B) certification/licenses. GS-04 positions will have 12 months to receive this certification.
• You must possess a current, valid certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Heart Association.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. See additional information section.
• For the GS-05 you must possess a current Fire Instructor I - DoD Firefighter certification Program, IFSAC or Pro Board. GS-04 positions will have 12 months to receive this certification.
• For the GS-05 you must possess a current Fire Inspector I - DoD Firefighter certification Program, IFSAC or Pro Board. GS-04 positions will have 12 months to receive this certification.
• For the GS-05 you must possess a current HazMat First Responder Awareness - DoD Firefighter certification Program, California Specialized Training Institute, IFSAC or Pro Board. GS-04 positions will have 12 months to receive this certification.
• See Qualifications and Additional Information Sections for more details.

Qualifications

GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-04) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector (1) working in accordance to national, federal and state codes and ordinances; (2) inspecting, testing and maintaining fire protection equipment; (3) investigating origin, causes and spread of fires; and (4) following EMT treatment protocols. GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-03) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector working with the aspects of a fire protection/prevention program, and/or having experience with a fire protection/prevention program to include reviewing fire safety plans, review fire codes, and/or maintenance of fire protection equipment. 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/ Conditions of Employment (continued): The GS-04 position requires a 40 hour work week (typically Monday through Friday) with the possibility or of an uncommon tour of duty. The GS-05 position requires a 56 hour work week (typically Monday through Friday) with 1 overnight, 24 hour duty shift. This is a bargaining unit position. Recruitment and Relocation incentives may or may not be authorized. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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.

Education

Applicants MUST provide all relevant transcripts needed to verify education substitution for specialized experience.
The following education may be substituted for experience:
GS-05: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or related fields of study.

GS-04: 2 years above high school with related course work.

For more information on experience, education, and training requirements, please visit the following website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA 92278 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]