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Summary You will serve as a FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTOR in the Fire Prevention Division, Fire Department of NAVSTA GTMO. Responsibilities You will inspect fire protection systems (e.g., alarm system, fire suppression system) to maintain system readiness. You will inspect and test fire suppression systems. You will advise on acceptable design of code deficiencies (e.g., facilities layouts, construction, building contents, location of fire protection systems, fire alarm system operations, fire suppression systems operations. You will evaluate a fire prevention or fire protection program performance against approved firefighter program plans, schedules, or forecasts. You will evaluate and perform minor maintenance and repair to fire prevention or protection systems and equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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) Administer guidance on fire protection and system safety engineering standards and regulations to ensure fire safety codes are followed; 2)Test newly installed fire protection systems and equipment to verify compliance with building codes and regulations; 3) Perform a fire protection inspection of abuilding or storage facility to identify actual or potential fire hazards or fire safety deficiencies; and 4) Perform specialized fire inspections of controversial areas (e.g.,industrial facilities, aircraft hangars, fuel storage facilities). NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: incumbent is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management. The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. Physical Demands: The work requires considerable walking, climbing, bending, lifting, and working in various extreme weather conditions. It requires the physical ability to perform all assigned duties, including driving government vehicles. Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. Work Environment: Conducting fire safety inspections can require incumbent to enter confined or enclosed spaces for providing evaluation and preparation for issuing Hazardous Operations Permits. This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program. The work can require use of respiratory protective devices such as self contained breathing apparatus and lifelines. Incumbent is requires to wear personal protective equipment such as safety helmet, safety glasses/goggles, safety shoes, and hearing protection. Employee is required to be certified at the DoD Firefighter Certification Level as minimum: Fire Instructor I Fire Inspector II These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems. This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: This position is covered as a s secondary position under the Civil Service Retirement System 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) and Federal Employees Retirement System 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Authority: Department of Defense Memorandum dated 22 November 2013. Relocation and recruitment incentives up to 25% may be authorized. Life as a civilian employee at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay offers adventure, challenge, and opportunity, unequaled in any other locale. Learn more here: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrse/installations/ns_guantanamo_bay/about/installation_guide.html Education There is no education requirements for this position. Additional Information Please refer to the Qualification Section of this announcement for additional information. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met. Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy Policy. Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy. Pay retention will be extended to eligible Department of Defense (DOD) employee(s) who apply through a formal recruitment program and are selected for a position at an overseas location. 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 Tour of duty will be 24 Months. To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily. Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference. Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. 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 notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/