FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must also 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) Administer guidance on fire protection and system safety engineering standards and regulations to ensure fire safety codes are followed; 2) Test newly installed fire protection systems and equipment to verify compliance with building codes and regulations; 3) Perform a fire protection inspection of abuilding or storage facility to identify actual or potential fire hazards or fire safety deficiencies; and 4) Perform specialized fire inspections of controversial areas (e.g.

Industrial facilities, aircraft hangars, fuel storage facilities).

***This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-08: Firefighter Instructor 1, Fire Inspector ll.

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, you will be rated ineligible.*** 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. Major Duties:

• You will identify hazards that require modification to a fire prevention or fire protection program.
• You will Evaluate plans and specifications on new and modification construction to meet projected changes in establishes fire codes.
• You will research national fire codes and publications to control and eliminate fire or explosion hazards.
• You will inspect and test a fire suppression system.