Fire Protection Inspector

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.

Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary) Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 completing fire inspection of low hazard structures and recommending corrective actions.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Certifications: In addition to the above requirements, this position requires that the incumbent possess and maintain the following DoD IFSAC or Pro-Board issued certifications: Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor I, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, and Emergency Medical Technician (Texas or Nationally Registered).

You MUST submit a copy of your certifications with your application package.

Certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable.

Major Duties:

• Conduct inspections of installation facilities to ensure compliance with Department of the Army regulations, Department of Defense, OSHA standards, FORSCOM and local regulations.
• Perform fire prevention inspections of airfields to include aircraft hangers, aprons, ammunition storage areas, movements of ammunition, fuel storage areas, and fuel supply depots.
• Conduct an information program concerning a variety of fire prevention practices designed for the clients' receiving services.
• Inspect construction for inclusion of appropriate fire prevention materials and equipment.
• Perform tests and minor maintenance and repair of fixed fire protection equipment to ensure equipment is in correct operational condition.
• Train personnel in the proper use of firefighting equipment, evacuation plans, emergency procedures, and fire prevention inspection practices and procedures.
• Serve as a safety officer at fire scenes or other emergencies as directed.
• Respond to emergencies as a member of a firefighting crew in accordance with NFPA 1500 standards and assist in fire suppression activities as directed.
• Conduct fire prevention classes and training at on post as directed.