Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position serves as a Fire Protection Inspector for the Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Protection and Prevention Division at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Duties

Act in the capacity of Fire Prevention Inspection and advisor to the Assistant Fire Chief. Conduct both fire prevention and fire reaction training to all military and civilian on the installation and the surrounding community (public schools, civic clubs, nursing homes, etc.). Perform fire protection and prevention inspections for the reason of detecting, controlling, and eliminating hazards throughout the installation. Review plans and specifications for new construction and alterations and extensions of existing structures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You must possess IFSAC or Pro-Board issued Fire Inspector I and II, Fire Instructor I, Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I, Hazardous Material Technician, Hazardous Material Awareness certifications. **Accreditation by Pro Board and IFSAC only**
• This position requires you to pass an annual medical physical examination and a pre-employment physical.
• This position is a designated drug testing position.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• This position requires you to wear a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• This position requires a valid State-issued motor vehicle driver's license that is not suspended or revoked and a government driver's license.
• This position requires the incumbent to work 56 hours per week (112 hours Bi-Weekly) with one 24-hour tour of duty weekly and may require working weekends and holidays.
• This position may require 5% TDY and incumbent to travel via land and/or air.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must provide proof of National Registry or State issued Emergency Medical Technician certification.

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)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes inspecting facilities for fire and safety; conducting training sessions to a variety of groups on fire prevention and reporting; reviewing and commenting under supervision building blueprints/plans for renovations and new construction projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). DoD Certificates (and NREMT License when applicable): You MUST submit a copy of the following: Fire Inspector I and II, Fire Instructor I, Firefighter I and II, Fire Officer I, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Hazardous Material Technician and Hazardous Material Awareness certifications certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) (AND a State or National Registry EMT License when applicable). Note: Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, if you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) you may provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reach-back Center at [email protected] for assistance. Rather than submitting your EMT License, you may print proof of your current EMT License with NREMT from their website (https://www.nremt.org). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsFire Prevention, Inspection, and Code ComplianceFire SuppressionFire/Life Safety Training, Public Education, and Outreach Time in Grade Requirement: 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).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address FS-W6CDAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT KNOX DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk