As a Fire Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of fire protection engineering, fire safety, and fire prevention for GSA-controlled spaces, including buildings and spaces. Location of position: Public Buildings Service, Facilities Management & Services Programs Division (FMSP). We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

The Facilities Management & Services Programs Division oversees regional programs related to the management and operation of space under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of PBS, both federally-owned and leased.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service, if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide: • the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) • number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.  The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year and the GS-12 salary range starts at $86,962 per year. Salary is determined by the location for which you are selected. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERS: A Degree in professional engineering OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Engineer Positions. To qualify for the GS-13 grade level: In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience: Reviewing, inspecting, and analyzing fire and smoke protection systems and the installation of such systems to ensure code compliance and safe occupancy for office buildings, laboratories, data centers, and/or similar buildings. Designing fire protection and/or smoke mitigation systems and developing related cost estimates for office buildings, laboratories, data centers, and/or similar buildings. Conducting risk analysis of building occupancy and contents and fire/smoke protection systems to develop solutions that ensure a safe environment for occupants and comply with applicable codes. Influencing, motivating, or persuading individuals or groups to collaborate and accept findings/recommendations. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level: In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience: Assisting in designing fire protection and/or smoke mitigation systems and developing related cost estimates for office buildings, laboratories, data centers, and/or similar buildings. Performing reviews of fire protection and prevention systems. Writing and reviewing specifications for fire protection and prevention systems; and, Interpreting and applying fire codes, standards, and directives. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.   NOTE: FAILURE TO PROVIDE SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS BY THE CLOSING DATE MAY RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. 

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/   

Contacts

• Address GSA, Public Buildings Service General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) Human Resources Services, 1800 F Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20405 United States
• Name: Theresa Gibbs
• Phone: (312) 353-8177
• Email: [email protected]