Fire Protection Inspector

Air Education and Training Command; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command in Texas seeks an Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention to plan, direct, and coordinate the technical services program, including a comprehensive inspection regime across on-base facilities to detect and eliminate hazards in a high-fire-risk environment.

The role demands extensive knowledge of fire protection standards, the ability to assess risk, mentor staff, and communicate clearly in writing and speech. A demanding, mission-focused position on base.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recognized fire protection and prevention standards and regulations.
• Understanding of fire propagation theory and hazard reduction techniques.
• Familiarity with building layouts and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention, planning and directing the technical services program.
• Oversee a comprehensive on-base inspection program to detect and eliminate hazards.
• Coordinate activities to maintain high readiness in a high fire expectancy area.

Skills

Fire protection standards

Fire prevention knowledge

Hazard assessment

Building/fire system layout knowledge

Decision making

Leadership and mentoring

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention planning, directing, and coordinating all activities of the technical services program including a comprehensive inspection program of all on-base facilities to detect and eliminate hazards in a high fire expectancy area,

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience include: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

Special Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 C.F.R. 842.802]. OR Position covered as secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 C.F.R. 831.902]. Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level. Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position. Certification requirements for this position are: Fire Inspector III (includes Fire Inspector I, II), Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I), and HAZMAT Awareness. NOTE: The following certifications are also required, the Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention is utilized to fill in for the Assistant Chief for Operations position- Fire Officer III, Hazmat Incident Commander (includes Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations), Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I and II). IMPORTANT: Please upload copies of your FF certs. If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. Note: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at [e-mail]. If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Knowledge of recognized standards covering fire protection and prevention techniques and procedures; agency and installation manuals, rules, and regulations; and federal, state, and local fire protection/prevention ordinances and building codes.
• Knowledge of the theory of fire propagation and progression and the application of accepted techniques and principles to reduce or eliminate hazards in a specialized environment with a high fire expectancy and potential for severity.
• Knowledge of the layout, design, construction, and contents of buildings; location of fire protection systems; and other similar characteristics of a typical DOD installation.
• Ability to interpret facts, analyze, evaluate, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.