Fire Protection Engineer

Department of Energy Headquarters • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Office of Management at the Department of Energy (DOE). The Fire Protection Engineer serves as the recognized expert and authority in fire protection engineering, life safety, risk management, and business continuity, and develops and manages fire protection and life safety programs for DOE Headquarters. The role serves as the system owner for headquarters fire alarms, sprinklers, and other life safety systems, providing technical direction for their modification, replacement, or addition. The engineer evaluates and approves facility drawings, construction plans, and technical specifications for compliance with NFPA codes and other regulations; resolves complex life safety issues with the Authority Having Jurisdiction; and advises senior management. The position also involves training, emergency planning, building surveys, and fire safety investigations. It is an onsite position and requires a Fire Protection Professional Engineer license, a Q security clearance, and completion of applicable DOE technical qualifications. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National.
• Possess a Fire Protection Professional Engineer license.
• Meet the basic 0804 Fire Protection Engineer education or qualifying combination-of-education-and-experience requirements.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in the Federal service, meeting at least three of the four specified specialized-experience areas.
• Submit college transcripts; education must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be evaluated by a recognized organization.
• Obtain and maintain a Q security clearance; the position is designated High Risk.
• Meet DOE Technical Qualification Program core, position, and site-specific technical qualification standards within 18 months of placement.
• Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.
• If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Undergo a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation if selected.
• Comply with applicant and random drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Limit the resume to no more than two pages; only the first two pages will be reviewed for eligibility and qualifications.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage all elements of DOE Headquarters fire protection and life safety programs as the primary expert and authority.
• Serve as the official system owner for headquarters fire alarms, sprinklers, and other life safety systems, providing technical direction for modifications, replacements, or additions.
• Prepare, evaluate, and approve facility drawings, construction plans, and technical specifications for compliance with NFPA codes and other regulations.
• Resolve complex or controversial life safety issues with the Authority Having Jurisdiction and provide authoritative advice to senior management.
• Design and conduct fire safety training programs, lead awareness campaigns, and coordinate Occupant Emergency Plans.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in building surveys and fire safety investigations to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and verify correction of deficiencies.
• Spearhead fire protection and life safety frameworks across complex headquarters facilities, mitigating organizational risk and establishing standard operating procedures for headquarters operations and projects.
• Conduct engineering evaluations of architectural schematics, engineering plans, and technical specifications, formally approving work and validating compliance with NFPA standards, building codes, and federal safety mandates.
• Provide senior technical direction for major modernizations, renovations, alterations, or secure compartmented facility builds, integrating fire suppression, detection, and life safety systems into buildings and sensitive infrastructure.
• Direct campus-wide preventive maintenance and operations alongside contracted facility partners across a multi-facility headquarters.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and funding availability.

What This Job Offers

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