Fire Protection Engineer

United States Army Installation Management Command • Wheeler Army Airfield, HI

20h

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation using the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a position in the competitive service. The Fire Protection Engineer serves as the U.S. Army Garrison–Hawaii (USAG-HI) and Directorate of Public Works (DPW) technical authority and consultant on fire prevention and protection engineering matters, providing expert advice on the interpretation of related policy directives and programs.

The role develops and reviews studies, scopes of work, design analyses, preliminary and final design plans, and specifications for fire protection, fire detection, mass notification, and life safety features. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the next lower federal grade/level (GS-12), in addition to meeting the basic engineering education or education-and-experience requirements. The position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access, a background investigation, and travel approximately 10% of the time. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• Meet the basic engineering requirement through an engineering bachelor's degree or higher from an ABET-accredited engineering program, or through the specified engineering science coursework and education/experience alternatives.
• Alternatively, qualify through a combination of college-level education, training, and technical experience demonstrating the required engineering science foundation and understanding of engineering practice, supported by an accepted route such as engineering registration/licensure, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, specified coursework, or an eligible related curriculum with engineering experience.
• Have one year of specialized experience designing fire protection systems; reviewing fire protection system designs, plans, and specifications; conducting pre-design surveys; participating in system testing; and reviewing systems for compliance. The experience is typical of work at the GS-12 level.
• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• If relying on foreign education, provide an evaluation establishing equivalence to an accredited U.S. education program or applicable U.S. college credit.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Meet a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review studies, scopes of work, design analyses, preliminary and final design plans, and specifications for fire protection, fire detection, mass notification, and life safety features.
• Serve as the USAG-HI and DPW technical authority and consultant on fire prevention and protection engineering matters.
• Provide expert advice and engineering expertise on the interpretation of fire prevention and protection policy directives and programs.
• Design fire protection systems and review designs, plans, and specifications for fire protection systems.
• Conduct pre-design surveys to obtain data for fire protection systems.
• Participate in testing fire protection systems.
• Review fire protection systems for compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, subject to Joint Travel Regulations.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to federal service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior