Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will perform fire prevention functions that include inspections, training, scheduling including formal lectures and practical demonstrations. You will conduct primary fire investigations for cause and determination on installations. You will issue permits for hot work and high hazard type of operations. You will identify hazardous conditions or practices to determine appropriate corrective action Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-07: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 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) Assisting in the technical inspection in areas and facilities with special hazards; 2) Inspecting and testing a variety of fire extinguishing and reporting systems with some guidance; and 3) Preparing written inspection reports and violations notices for review. GS-08: Your resume must also 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) Interpreting and facilitating an effective and comprehensive formal fire prevention services program, through inspections, training, contact with officials and enforcement of fire regulations; 2) Planning directing and facilitating all functional aspects of fixed facility inspections; and 3) Teaching home prevention and emergency procedures. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (GS-08): For the GS-08 the incumbent must possess the following certifications: Fire Inspector I and II; Fire Instructor I; Public Fire and Life Safety Educator; and HAZMAT Awareness. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. (NOTE: You must attach copies of all certifications, or you will be rated ineligible.) 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/ 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 Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. A 40 hour work week is typical for this position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed If selected below the FPL, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. . WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment involves frequent exposure during inspections, investigations, and surveys to a variety of machine and equipment operations, hazardous materials, high noise levels, smoke and temperature extremes. Protective clothing and equipment is necessary in some situations. (Personnel involved in fire investigation must maintain a respirator qualification card). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires frequent on-site inspections or surveys necessitating prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, crouching, reaching, lifting, and the ability to function in enclosed or small spaces to initiate inspections and investigations. On construction sites, stairs, aisles, or other forms of walkways are often under construction, some physical coordination and balance is necessary. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.