SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (FIRE SAFETY)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Posted: April 9, 2026 (0 days ago)
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$76,463 - $99,404
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves assessing fire safety on naval ships in the Pacific, providing training to emergency teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards to prevent and respond to fires.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in firefighting or safety inspections, especially in a military or maritime setting, who enjoys analyzing data and advising leaders on improvements.
It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals passionate about protecting crews and equipment in high-stakes environments.
***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.
Please see Additional Information section below.*** You will serve as a FIRE SAFETY ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST in the Commander Naval Surface Group Western Pacific (CNSGWP) command of COMNAVSURFGRU WESTPAT.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 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 assessments and providing technical guidance/training on naval damage control and shipboard firefighting operations; 2) Applying applicable regulations and policies related to shopboard fire prevention, damage control, and safety (i.e.
Industrial Ship Safety Manual for Fire Prevention) 3) Executing programs focused on improving fire response capabilities to ensure compliance with ship safety standards; 4) Analyzing shipboard damage control and readiness data for trends to relay findings to senior leadership.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.
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:
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