Fire Protection Inspector

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Westover Air Reserve Base, MA

About The Position

The Fire Protection Inspector performs fire prevention and inspection duties to detect and reduce or eliminate fire hazards in areas with high fire expectancy. The role also develops and conducts fire protection and prevention education and training programs. The inspector conducts fire prevention outreach, performs inspections of areas with significant or difficult-to-identify fire hazards, and inspects, tests, and corrects deficiencies in fire protection systems, including complex or operation-specific systems. The position reviews engineering plans and specifications for construction and alterations, recommends fire protection changes to meet applicable agency, NFPA, and other requirements, and maintains inspection schedules and facility documentation covering hazards, pre-fire plans, risk assessment codes, and inspections. The employee must follow health, safety, and environmental procedures and help maintain a safe work environment. Duties may also include emergency firefighting, work in a Fire Alarm and Communications Center, and participation on hazardous materials teams. The position requires physical fitness, driving, and work under adverse environmental conditions. Rotating shifts, recall, and a 24-hour shift may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or above in the Federal service, including relevant fire protection and prevention knowledge and duties.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-07 is required for the GS-08 level when applicable.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and use safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
Must have an appropriate, valid driver's license and be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Must comply with the Air Force civilian drug-testing program for this Testing Designated Position, including urinalysis testing if required.
Must be able to work under adverse environmental conditions and participate in respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs.
Must hold or provide documentation for the listed fire-related certifications: Fire Inspector II (including Fire Inspector I), Fire Instructor I, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Airport Firefighter (including Firefighter I and II), Apparatus Driver/Operator—Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Apparatus Driver/Operator—Pumper, Apparatus Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply (MWS), and Fire Life Safety Educator I.
Knowledge of fire protection and prevention standards, agency and installation rules, applicable ordinances, and building codes.
Knowledge of fire propagation and methods for reducing or eliminating hazards in specialized, high-fire-expectancy environments.
Knowledge of building layout, construction, contents, and fire protection systems; for work associated with active aircraft, knowledge of relevant aircraft layouts and safety mechanisms.
Knowledge of applicable health and environmental safety requirements.
Ability to develop and conduct training, education, and information programs; communicate orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relations with operating officials.
Ability to identify unusual combustibles or hazardous materials, assess fire expectancy and severity, and adapt fire prevention methods accordingly.

Responsibilities

Conduct fire prevention outreach to build support and involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression.
Conduct regular and periodic fire protection inspections in installation areas with high fire expectancy, severe potential consequences, or difficult-to-recognize hazards.
Inspect and test fire protection systems and correct identified deficiencies, including in complex or specialized systems.
Review engineering plans and specifications for new construction and alterations; recommend changes to meet applicable fire protection requirements.
Develop and maintain fire prevention inspection schedules and facility jackets documenting hazards, pre-fire plans, risk assessment codes, and inspections.
Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and perform work in a manner that enhances workplace safety.
May participate in on-scene firefighting during emergencies, low-manning periods, or standby hours.
May work in the Fire Alarm and Communications Center and participate on Hazardous Materials Teams.