Fire Protection Specialist: Inspector & Trainer

U.S. Department of the Interior; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Everglades National Park in Homestead, Florida is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to serve as Park Fire Inspector.

You will perform fire and life safety inspections of park facilities, provide technical support for fire operations, maintain training logs, assist in origin-and-cause investigations, and coordinate with the Emergency Communication Center to ensure rapid response.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Selectee must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit EFT program.
• Must submit to a drug test with negative result prior to appointment.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must be physically fit by government physician.
• Must pass medical examination and periodic medical examinations.
• Must operate a government/private motor vehicle; valid driver's license required.
• Must obtain government charge card for travel; may be required to obtain/maintain card with travel/purchase authority.
• Must obtain Fire Investigator within one year of entry on duty.
• Must be 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Inspect park facilities for fire and life safety compliance.
• Provide technical support on fire operations including prevention, suppression, and training.
• Maintain training logs for each team member.
• Assist in fire origin and cause investigations and prepare incident reports.
• Represent the park in meetings coordinating emergency response systems.
• Maintain records in National Park Service record systems.

Education

No substitution of education for experience

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Everglades National Park in Homestead, Florida is seeking a Fire Protection Specialist to serve as Park Fire Inspector.

You will perform fire and life safety inspections of park facilities, provide technical support for fire operations, maintain training logs, assist in origin-and-cause investigations, and coordinate with the Emergency Communication Center to ensure rapid response.