Fire Protection Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

You will serve as a Region Assistant Chief of Training in the Fire and Emergency Services Department of COMNAVREG SE JAX. You will initiate, plan, develop, and instruct curriculum for formal training courses; coordinate with local, state, and federal fire and environmental agencies within the region to administer mandatory certification training programs; provide assistance, advice, and recommendations on regional training concerns; and provide regional oversight of the DoD Firefighter Certification Program.

This is a mission-essential position requiring a 56-hour weekly and 112-hour bi-weekly schedule. The work may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime, and the employee may be subject to recall. The employee must wear personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift. The role requires maintaining a valid U.S. driver's license and an interim and/or final security clearance, as well as successfully completing pre-employment physical and drug testing requirements.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level and specific DoD firefighter certifications. No education qualification requirement is stated.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and complete the Department of the Navy E-Verify employment verification process if a new employee.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must meet Department of Defense certification requirements.
• Firefighter candidates must not have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment, subject to stated exceptions and waivers.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test, and be subject to random drug testing.
• Must maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must wear personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be certified through the DoD Fire Fighter Certification system as Fire Officer III (including Fire Officer I and II), Fire Instructor III (including Fire Instructor I and II), Fire Inspector II (including Fire Inspector I), Airport Firefighter, and HAZMAT Incident Commander (including Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations).
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11, including experience managing a fire and emergency services program; advising on fire protection and prevention; planning, managing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating fire and emergency services programs; administering a fire and emergency services budget; and reviewing reports, records, codes, and procedures to recommend improvements.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement is subject to applicable federal law.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, develop, and instruct curricula for formal training courses.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal fire and environmental agencies within the region to administer mandatory certification training programs.
• Provide assistance, advice, and recommendations to resolve training concerns within the region’s area of responsibility.
• Provide regional oversight of the DoD Firefighter Certification Program.
• Manage fire and emergency services programs, including planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating them.
• Administer a fire and emergency services budget.
• Review reports, records, codes, and procedures and recommend improvements to firefighting techniques and policies.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees, subject to funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

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