Fire Protection Inspector

Pacific Air Forces • Eielson AFB, AK

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About The Position

The Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention plans, directs, and coordinates the installation's fire prevention program. The role includes administering a comprehensive inspection program for on-base facilities to detect and eliminate hazards in a high-fire-expectancy environment, as well as motivating and training the base-wide population in fire prevention.

The position participates in planning and administering the installation's fire prevention program, supervises fire prevention education, reviews construction and modification plans, and confers with engineers. It also provides technical and functional assistance concerning fire prevention and building design criteria.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the specialized experience requirements for the GS Fire Protection and Prevention Series 0081, including at least one year of qualifying experience at the GS-10 level for external candidates or GS-09 level for current or prior federal employees, or equivalent.
• Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities in one or more areas such as firefighting, rescue operations, fire-hazard detection or mitigation, fire communications equipment, hazardous-materials incidents, or fire protection and prevention training.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-09 for current or prior federal employees, or one year at GS-10 for external applicants.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fire protection and prevention standards, agency and installation rules, applicable ordinances and building codes, fire behavior, installation buildings and fire protection systems.
• Demonstrate ability to evaluate information and make sound decisions; plan, organize, and direct functions; mentor, motivate, and appraise staff; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Meet the maximum entry-age requirement for initial appointments: applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday by the appointment date, subject to the stated provisions for prior federal civilian firefighter experience.
• List current firefighter-related licenses and certificates on the resume and provide copies or a certification transcript to verify qualifications.
• Hold the specified certifications: Fire Inspector III (including Fire Inspector I and II), Fire Instructor II (including Fire Instructor I), HAZMAT Awareness, Fire Officer III, Hazmat Incident Commander (including Hazmat Awareness and Operations), and Airport Firefighter (including Firefighter I and II).
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• The position is subject to drug testing under the Air Force civilian drug testing program; the incumbent must refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis when required.
• A pre-employment examination is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the installation's fire prevention program.
• Administer a comprehensive inspection program of on-base facilities to detect and eliminate fire hazards.
• Plan, administer, and supervise the fire prevention education program.
• Review construction and modification plans and confer with engineers.
• Provide technical and functional assistance on fire prevention and building design criteria.

Benefits

• Eligible for a cost-of-living allowance (COLA), which is subject to change without notice.
• Potential payment of permanent change of station (PCS) expenses if authorized.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed