FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR in the FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA.

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: 1) Conducting fire safety training to groups; 2) Eliminating or reducing hazards where the expectancy and potential for severity is high; 3) Inspecting buildings for potential fire hazards (e.g.

obstructed exits, presence of combustible materials, etc.); 4) Adapting fire protection/prevention techniques to correct conditions or hazardous situations; and 5) Responding to emergencies to conduct firefighting duties.

(NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) 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/ This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-08: Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor I and HAZMAT Awareness.

These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement.

If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities while performing inspections or demonstrations during training sessions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee is exposed to out-of-control fires, HAZMAT spills, or possible explosions.

May suffer from burns, dehydration, and other effects of heat; smoke inhalation, heavy protective clothing, falling materials, or explosions.

Subject to physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities, exposure to HAZMAT and high noise levels.

Must deal with victims in emergency situations that may be in varying stages of fright, panic, injury, and shock. The employee works outside in all types of weather conditions.

Ability to move charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers and other equipment. Must be able to wear protective clothing, such as firefighter ensembles weighing 50 - 60 pounds.

Climbs ladders and works at various heights.

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. Major Duties:

• You will advise building officials on corrective action needed for code violations.
• You will participate in investigations into causes of fires by inspecting damaged areas or interviewing witnesses.
• Instruct training classes, lectures, and demonstrations on fire protection and prevention.
• You will implement a risk management plan in accordance with fire and emergency regulations.
• You will draft corrective plans of action for fire code violations observed during an inspection.