Supervisory Fire Protection Inspector

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Bliss, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position located at Fort Bliss, Texas. The position is supervisory and serves as the first-line supervisor for Fire Prevention Branch inspectors. It is covered by Special Retirement Coverage for firefighters and may have a maximum entry age and mandatory retirement date.

The incumbent supervises, trains, orients, and evaluates employees, provides feedback, applies performance standards consistently, and communicates organizational policies and changes. The role also manages part of the installation’s fire protection systems program; inspects fixed fire protection systems for placement, maintenance, and operational readiness; develops and updates standard operating procedures; investigates fires and collects evidence in arson cases; and provides fire-prevention training to firefighters, building fire marshals, and occupants.

The position requires rotating shifts totaling 60 hours per week, with planned and unscheduled overtime and possible night, weekend, holiday, inclement-weather, disaster, and emergency duty. The incumbent must wear a uniform and appropriate personal protective equipment, maintain a functioning home telephone for emergency recall, participate in a cardiovascular fitness program, and complete an annual Job Performance Test. The position includes a 5% temporary-duty or business-travel requirement and may involve mutual-aid support to local fire departments.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience at the next lower federal grade level (GS-08), including conducting fire or safety inspections to identify, reduce, or eliminate fire hazards; developing materials and providing situational or classroom training on fire prevention; and reviewing construction plans or specifications for compliance with applicable fire codes and fire-prevention requirements.
• Must possess, at the time of application, DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, IFSAC, or PRO-Board certifications in Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Incident Commander, Airport Firefighter, Fire Investigator, and Plans Examiner. Copies of certificates must be included with the application.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
• Must complete pre-employment and periodic medical examinations and meet the required physical health and fitness standards.
• Must successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test and participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Must wear the prescribed uniform and appropriate personal protective equipment while on duty.
• Must undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, 60 hours per week, planned and unscheduled overtime, and nights or weekends as needed; must report during inclement weather and emergencies when directed.
• Must maintain a functioning telephone at the residence for recall and emergency contact.
• Must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period unless previously completed; an additional one-year position probationary period may also apply unless the requirements have previously been met.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; proof of citizenship is required.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must meet suitability or fitness requirements as determined through a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-line supervisor for Fire Prevention Branch inspectors.
• Train, orient, and evaluate employees; provide feedback and ensure performance standards are applied consistently.
• Conduct staff meetings and communicate policy, mission, and organizational changes.
• Manage a portion of the installation’s fire protection systems program.
• Inspect and assess fixed fire protection systems, including sprinkler, CO2, and halon systems, for placement, maintenance, and operational readiness.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures in assigned areas and complete special projects or tasks as assigned.
• Investigate fires to determine origin and cause, including collecting evidence in arson cases for criminal proceedings.
• Train firefighters, building fire marshals, and occupants on inspections, evacuation, extinguisher use, and reporting procedures.
• Provide mutual-aid support to local fire departments as required.
• Work planned and unscheduled overtime and report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergency situations as directed.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and agency determination.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for annual leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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