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FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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$55,328 - $71,932

per year

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves inspecting fire safety systems, responding to emergencies like medical incidents and fires, and educating the public on fire prevention at a Navy installation in Gulfport, Mississippi.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in firefighting and safety inspections who enjoys working in a team to protect people and property.

It requires quick thinking in high-pressure situations and a commitment to ongoing training and certifications.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in fire protection, including knowledge of NFPA standards, codes, and regulations
  • Possess Firefighter I and II, Fire Instructor I, and Fire Inspector I certifications from DoD, IFSAC, or ProBoard
  • Obtain within 12 months: Fire Inspector II, NREMT, Hazmat Operations, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator, Plans Examiner I, and Driver Operator Pumper
  • Ability to respond to medical emergencies and provide immediate treatment
  • Skills in inspecting and maintaining fire prevention systems like extinguishers, sprinklers, and standpipes
  • Experience operating fire communication equipment and driving emergency vehicles
  • Ability to conduct public education and training on fire safety

Full Job Description

You will serve as a FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR in the Public Safety Department of NAVCONSTRBATCTRGPT.

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) Demonstrates knowledge of the standards of the National Fire Protection Association, agency and installation instructions, and local, state, and federal prevention ordinances.

2) Interpret fire prevention instructions, regulations, codes, surveys and procedures to manage all phases of the department's fire prevention program; 3) Evaluate fire equipment and supply requirements to maintain and diagnose and correct mechanical problems; 4) Adapt fire protection/ prevention techniques to correct conditions or hazardous situations.

Note: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.

This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I and II, Fire Instructor I, and Fire Inspector I.

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

The following certification, if not already held, must be obtained within 12 months of hire as mandatory condition of position: Fire Inspector II, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), Hazmat Operations, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator, Plans Examiner I and Driver Operator Pumper.

If you do not possess all of the above certifications, and provide verification with your application, 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 respond to medical emergencies (e.g., sudden illness, accidental injuries, childbirth) to provide immediate medical attention and treatment.
  • You will instruct public education and training courses (e.g., lectures, basic and technical demonstrations) for an installation.
  • You will operate fire communication equipment to maintain communication during emergency operations.
  • You will advise on guidelines for the use of firefighting equipment.
  • You will inspect fire prevention systems (extinguishers, sprinklers, standpipes, carbon dioxide flooding systems, etc.) to verify required maintenance is performed.
  • You will drive an emergency vehicle (e.g., ambulance, rescue, engine, aerial apparatus) to an emergency services incident.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12865489-26-MJP