Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens (Nationwide)

A GS-0081-8, FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST:

• Directs, plans, and organizes Fire Emergency Services activities.
• Plans, organizes, and provides fire prevention training to ANG personnel at the installation.
• Responsible for review of base plans,policies, strategy, tactics, and procedures for fire suppression and prevention to ensure compliance with current and new national consensus standards, National Fire Codes, International building codes, Code of Federal Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and procedures, and regulations as they apply to fire protection.
• Reviews new regulations or procedures and disseminates information assuring that such procedures are implemented; assures that station logs and other records pertinent to reports, activities, drills, inspections, responses,fires, etc., are maintained properly and submitted within prescribed time limits utilizing the automated civil engineer system (ACES) when required.
• Represents the Fire Protection program with a variety of unit and functional area organizations.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other staff officials, and municipal fire departments.
• Provides technical advisory services to management on all matters pertaining to fire protection and prevention activities.
• Establishes memorandum of agreements(MOA) with local fire departments, reviewing MOA frequently and updating as required. Evaluates fire departments with which agreements exist to ensure their capability to provide firefighting assistance.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.
• Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals.
• Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses.
• Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up.
• Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact the organization.
• Manages the Hazard Assessment Inspection Program, Public Fire Prevention and Education Program, Fire Protection Engineering, and Extinguisher Maintenance Program.
• Implements internal controls, self-inspection, and audit compliance.
• Coordinates with the Base Civil Engineer and other supervisors in the development and implementation of policies.
• Prepares and executes inspection and training duties to ensure the organization meets the training requirements provided by the Department of the Air Force.
• Maintains current knowledge of the base, its structures, and all systems related to fire protection and prevention.
• Prepares facilities inspection and testing schedules for all buildings, facilities, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and other extinguishing systems that are tested by fire prevention and suppression personnel.
• Directs follow-up inspections for all systems that have been out of order or repaired.
• Prepares contract specifications and supporting documentation for those fire extinguishers or systems that are to be contracted.
• Develops recommendations for the Base Civil Engineer on the level and mixture of resources needed to ensure an effective and efficient program.
• Inspects maintenance of all suppression and detection systems on the facility.
• Identifies and reviews status of base fire deficiencies on a regular and recurring basis and effects necessary corrective action within program concepts.
• Develops and maintains a variety of documentation such as fire prevention inspection schedules and facilities jackets on assigned facilities.
• Jackets include information on hazards, pre-fire plans,risk assessment codes (RAC), and regularly scheduled and special inspections conducted.Documentation includes recommendations, follow-up reports, resolutions, name of building custodian, last training conducted, etc.
• Conducts fire protection and prevention education and training as required.
• Prepares narrative and statistical reports on program status.
• Approves/disapproves the issuance of various permits such as welding/cutting, open burning, and fuel transfer operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be able to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain a SECRET security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license.
• May be subject to periodic (e.g., annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness testing program.
• Position designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
None

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 18 months months experience, education, or training in one or more of the following areas: (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. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services. Specialized experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Such duties may 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.

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1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• Knowledge and ability perform critical technical and administrative functions required to coordinate fire protection functions with the city, county or airport authority (military aircraft and structural) and develops and provides a fire prevention program for the base.