Fire Protection Inspector

United States Army Installation Management Command; Fort Sill (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Army Installation Management Command seeks qualified firefighters at Fort Sill, OK under the DoD Direct Hire Authority. The position requires meeting strict DoD SRC and certifications, including extensive fire protection experience and emergency response capabilities.

Applicants must possess specialized experience such as inspections of fire protection systems, firefighting duties, and related preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including fire prevention inspections.
• Inspection of automatic and manual fire protection alarm systems and pumps.
• Preventive checks on fire protection alarm systems and equipment.
• Conduct firefighting duties including emergency responses, fire suppression, and hazmat abatement.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire protection inspections on diverse operations.
• Conduct visual/operational inspections of alarm systems and pumps.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on fire protection equipment.
• Execute a full range of firefighting duties, including emergency response, suppression, and hazmat abatement.

Skills

Fire prevention inspections

Fire protection systems inspections

Firefighting duties

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.

About the Position:

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:

• 1) Fire prevention inspections on diverse types of operations;
• 2) Conduct visual and operational inspections of automatic and manual fire protection alarm systems, fire pumps, and associated equipment;
• 3) Perform minor preventive checks on fire protection alarm systems and equipment;
• 4) Perform a full range of firefighting duties that include responding to emergency incidents, fire suppression, fire investigation, and hazardous materials abatement.

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

Selective Placement Factor:

In addition to the specialized experience and/or education required to qualify for the GS-05 level you must also possess and maintain ALL the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) certifications:

• (1) Hazardous Materials Technician
• (2) Firefighter II
• (3) Airport Firefighter (ARFF)
• (4) Driver Operator-Pumper
• (5) Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Apparatus (ARFF D/O)
• (6) Driver Operator - Aerial
• (7) Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS)
• (8) National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT-B), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), or Paramedic (EMT-P)
• (9) Fire Instructor I
• (10) Fire Inspector II
• (11) Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I within 12 months or appointment.

This position requires that the individual possess and maintain the following Department of Defense International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or Pro-Board issued certifications.

NOTE: For each certification listed above, you MUST submit a copy with your application package, or you will be rated in-eligible.