About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Located at Fort Carson, CO This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary)
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes demonstrated experience in (1) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards and controlling hazardous materials incidents; AND (2) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the below listed certifications (for their applicable grade) certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M. To qualify, the incumbent must possess the following IFSAC/PROBOARD certifications at time of application: Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I and II, Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Material Awareness, and Hazardous Material Operations certifications (in accordance with DoD Instruction 6055.6 and DoD Manual 6055.6M), which must be issued by a State or National Registry. (Applicants must attach all certificate copies with application.) Must obtain and maintain Fire certification Public Fire and Life Safety Educator within 52 weeks.
Major DutiesServe as a Fire Protection Inspector through Fort Carson where the relative degree of fire expectancy, complexity, severity and difficulty is high.Conducts an information program and secures client involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression.Determine measures to reduce or eliminate the potential for fire or explosion.Inspect and correct deficiencies in a variety of fixed fire protection systems.Document inspections and provide detailed, comprehensive reports.Perform fire investigations to determine origin and cause within area of responsibility.Develops material and provides situational and classroom training for installation fire prevention activities.