Fire Protection Inspector (BLS/HMT)

DLA Careers; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defense in the United States seeks a Fire Protection Inspector (BLS/HASMAT) to inspect facilities, review plans for fire code compliance, and support HazMat response. The role includes providing Basic Life Support and participating in hazard assessments and emergency operations.

The position requires DoD DoD 6055.06-M certifications, fire inspection credentials, and readiness to work in demanding environments with physical requirements and security clearances.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in fire prevention and protection.
• Knowledge of firefighting theory and techniques.
• Experience with hazardous materials offensive operations and decontamination.
• Basic Life Support knowledge and CPR/defibrillation training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of installations for violations of fire regulations and codes.
• Maintain daily surveillance over conditions related to receipt and shipping of hazardous materials.
• Review operations such as receiving, storing and shipping; ensure fire code compliance.
• Review construction/renovation plans to ensure proper fire protection installation.
• Provide Basic Life Support treatment in pre-hospital settings and monitor vital signs.
• Serve as HazMat technician on the Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team.
• Perform hazard and risk assessments for initial incident analysis.
• On an as-needed basis, assist as a firefighter to control and extinguish fires.

Skills

Fire prevention knowledge

Hazardous materials handling

Basic Life Support

Communication skills

Education

DoD Fire Inspector Certification

IFSAC/Pro-Board certifications

Job description

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

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• As a Fire Protection Inspector (BLS/HASMAT) you will be responsible for the following duties:
• Conduct inspections of all installation grounds and facilities for violations of fire regulations and codes.
• Maintain daily surveillance over conditions impacted by receipt and shipping of hazardous materials or changes in the storage locations.
• Review and inspect installation operations such as receiving, storing and shipping as well as various industrial processes such as welding and painting utilized in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and facilities.
• Review plans for construction or renovation of property to ensure that facilities engineering, contractors and other parties involved follow fire code and regulations when installing or modifying fire protection and suppression equipment.
• Provide Basic Life Support treatment to patients within the pre-hospital environment; performs such duties as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or automatic external defibrillation
• and takes, records, and monitors patient's baseline vital signs including temperature, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse to determine patient priority.
• Serve as a fully trained hazardous materials technician of the Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team and respond to spills and releases for the purpose of control, containment and confinement.
• Perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.
• Survey the incident to identify materials involved, determines whether hazardous materials have been released, evaluate surrounding conditions; and predict the likely behavior of a material and/or container.
• On an as needed basis, serves as a firefighter performing work to control and extinguish fires, rescue persons endangered by fire and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 120 hours bi-weekly
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required - The work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.
• Incumbent will be required to participate in a physical fitness and wellness program during duty hours.
• This is an obligated position and occupancy is subject to the return of former incumbent. If former incumbent fails to return to the position, occupancy may become permanent.
• Must be able to wear protective clothing and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds, while working in extreme heat and cold under adverse conditions, such as fire and smoke.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Fire Protection Inspector (BLS/HASMAT), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Carrying out fire prevention and protection programs in accordance with applicable standards.
• Firefighting, fire prevention theory and techniques.
• Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department.
• Conducting hazardous material offensive operations and decontamination operations.
• Performing Basic Life Support.
• SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF):

Accredited Certification

Department of Defense (DoD) 6055.06-M, "Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program" identifies the level of performance required for all DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel. The certifications listed below are the minimum mandatory certification requirements for this position. DoD Incumbents shall possess DoD Certifications, or equivalent accredited certifications from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board):

• Fire Inspector I
• Fire Instructor I
• Firefighter I & II
• Driver Operator - Pumper

State Of (Ohio, California, Virginia, Pennsylvania) Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic**
• If you do not possess a certification for the state in which you are applying, you MUST have National Registry certification and be eligible for reciprocity requirements.

Other Requirements

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification
• Valid State Driver's License

Other training requirements that must be obtained within one year of employment and maintained:

• Emergency Vehicle Operator, (EVOC), Driver Operator - Aerial, Hazardous Materials Technician, Fire Inspector II.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,