Fire Protection Inspector - Authority Job South Weber Utah USA,Government

Position: FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Location: South Weber

The primary purpose of this position, Fire Protection Inspector, GS-0081-08 is to perform fire prevention and inspection duties designed to detect and reduce or eliminate fire hazards in a high fire expectancy area. Develops and conducts extensive fire protection and prevention education and training programs.

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

Specialized Experience

The applicant must have one year of specialized experience, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, at a level close to the work of this position that has given the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform.

Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade.

Rescue operations.

Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards.

Operation of fire communications equipment.

Controlling hazardous materials incidents.

Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

Employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification Program as Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), Fire Instructor I, and Hazmat Awareness.

Note:

additional certifications are required if the Fire Protection Inspector is utilized to fill in or support a firefighting operations position—Hazmat Operations, Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II).

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/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; locations of fire protection systems; and other similar characteristics of the installation; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layout including the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection eat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems when work is associated with active aircraft.

Knowledge of health and environmental safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders.

Ability to develop and conduct training, education, and information programs for a variety of client groups; maintain good working relations and use tact and firmness when dealing with operating officials; and communicate orally and in writing.

Part-Time or Unpaid Experience

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer Work Experience

Volunteer work is considered paid and unpaid experience, including work through National Service Programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will receive credit.

Additional

Conditions of Employment Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities while performing inspections or demonstrations during training sessions. This position requires a pre‑employment physical.

Work Environment

The work is performed in various settings, such as office buildings, warehouses, industrial buildings, or…


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