FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as a FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR in the FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION of NAVBASE KITSAP SILVERDALE WA. Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 02/24/2025 to 03/03/2025 * Salary $62,187 - $80,848 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 8 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Bremerton, WA 1 vacancy * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. * Appointment type Temporary Promotion - 2 years * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 8 * Job family (Series) * 0081 Fire Protection and Prevention * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Secret * Drug test Yes * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status Yes * Announcement number ST-12694790-25-SMM * Control number 832134700 Help This job is open to * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. * Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. * Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. * Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path. Clarification from the agency Current permanent employees of UIC 68436, 61066, 68967, 00620, 68742 and DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles. Help Duties * You will advise building officials on corrective action needed for code violations. * You will participate in investigations into causes of fires by inspecting damaged areas or interviewing witnesses. * You will determine correct water pressures for the heights to be pumped for both structural and wild land firefighting. * You will implement a risk management plan in accordance with fire and emergency regulations. * You will draft corrective plans of action for fire code violations observed during an inspection. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. * Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605506m.pdf * Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707 * You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * Selectee must obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. * This is a bargaining unit position. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. * You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. * This position is considered Key/Mission Essential. * The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall. May be required to participate in on-scene firefighting duties during emergencies. These duties require heavy lifting and physical exertion. * This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program * Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT). Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conducting fire safety training to groups; 2) Eliminating or reducing hazards where the expectancy and potential for severity is high; 3) Inspecting buildings for potential fire hazards (e.g. obstructed exits, presence of combustible materials, etc.); 4) Adapting fire protection/prevention techniques to correct conditions or hazardous situations; and 5) Responding to emergencies to conduct firefighting duties. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for the GS-08: Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor I and HAZMAT Awareness. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities while performing inspections or demonstrations during training sessions. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employee is exposed to out-of-control fires, HAZMAT spills, or possible explosions. May suffer from burns, dehydration, and other effects of heat; smoke inhalation, heavy protective clothing, falling materials, or explosions. Subject to physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities, exposure to HAZMAT and high noise levels. Must deal with victims in emergency situations that may be in varying stages of fright, panic, injury, and shock. The employee works outside in all types of weather conditions. Ability to move charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers and other equipment. Must be able to wear protective clothing, such as firefighter ensembles weighing 50 - 60 pounds. Climbs ladders and works at various heights. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions. This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Active duty military members MAY apply under this announcement. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notific