You will serve as a FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR in the Fire and Emergency Services Division of MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON.

Duties

You will observe work processes in facilities such as aircraft hangars, warehouses, Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, munitions storage areas, mercantile facilities, business offices, schools, daycare centers, hospitals, or other similar facilities. You will conduct investigations of destructive fires to determine fire causes and origin and/or criminal actions, which may have contributed to a fire loss or damages to public safety. You will perform preliminary acceptance inspections of new fire detection, alarms, and suppression systems; and assist area fire protection engineer in conducting final acceptance of facility. You will ensure code compliance and fire protection measures are included in the scope of work and in the construction phase. You will develop and conduct training classes, lectures, demonstrations, and instructions with regard to fire prevention, fire protection, fire suppression, and fire investigation programs.

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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license within 90 days of appointment.
• 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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• GS-08 Only: You are required to obtain and maintain the following firefighter certifications within 12 months of appointment: Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I and II and HazMat Awareness.
• GS-09 Only: You are required to possess and maintain the following firefighter certifications: Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I and II and HazMat Awareness.
• This is a Bargaining Unit position.

Qualifications

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting investigations of destructive fires to determine fire causes and origin and/or criminal actions; and interpreting and enforcing fire codes, regulations, and directives. GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Inspecting facilities and structures for fire hazards and fire protection deficiencies, and performing functional tests on fire suppression system and fire alarms. 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/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON USMC Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]