Fire Protection Specialist

Summary Are you experienced in fire protection principles and practices and want to play a major role in supporting the NIH mission? Then consider joining the Division of the Fire Marshal (DFM) as a Fire Protection Specialist. The National Institutes of Health is seeking candidates with a robust sense of responsibility to undertake a diverse range of tasks related to the management of fire safety programs. Duties Organizes, schedules and conducts comprehensive fire protection analysis and surveys of laboratories, shops, offices and all other areas on the NIH campus. Evaluates work practices, procedures and physical conditions to determine compliance with required or accepted fire protection codes and standards, established fire-safety policy and procedures relative to the various program areas. Provides advice and guidance to those Fire Marshals and fire departments on fire protection and prevention for biomedical research facilities and health care facilities. Develops training course material and conducts training classes for personnel on portable fire extinguisher use, fire suppression techniques, building evacuation, fire-emergency instructions, and fire detection and suppression systems. Coordinates investigations of suspicious and incendiary fires with appropriate law enforcement agencies. Develops fire-safety announcements and prepares articles for internal publications to inform the NIH community on the details of the fire to help prevent recurrences. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. Applicants must provide evidence of possession of a valid state driver's license prior to appointment. This is a standard 40 hour per week schedule. Qualifications To qualify for the GS-7 level: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: conducting surveys of facilities to identify fire risks; compiling data for use in developing reports and written materials on fire protection an life safety programs; Conducting fire hazard analysis of special event locations (tents or other locations) to identify fire hazards prior to event. To qualify for the GS-9 level: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: administering fire protection and safety programs for an organization; conducting technical research to support higher grade staff in analyzing fire protection programs and issues; reviewing and providing input on fire protection policies and procedures; drafting reports and written materials on fire protection and life safety programs and issues; and coordinating fire protection and life safety programs with internal staff. To qualify for the GS-11 level: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal Service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: administering fire protection and safety programs in a biomedical research environment; conducting studies and analyses of fire protection programs and issues; monitoring compliance of work practices and procedures with fire protection policies and procedures; preparing reports and other written materials on fire protection and life safety programs and issues; and coordinating fire protection and life safety programs and issues with internal staff and external organizations. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Factor 1. Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and procedures of fire protection and prevention. Factor 2.Ability to plan, implement, and administer fire protection and prevention programs and procedures. Factor 3. Ability to review, develop and present fire protection policies, standards, criteria, reports, and other written material Factor 4. Skill in interacting with individuals and groups to accomplish complex work activities and projects. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your application and responses to the online questionnaire will be evaluated under Category Rating and selection procedures for placement in one of the following categories: Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Applicants determined to be Best Qualified will be referred for further consideration. Preference eligibles in the Best Qualified category are referred before all other applicants. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the and the , you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements. Required Documents REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS RESUME: Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the . If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: Job title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format) Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position) If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: , , and the . ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire. Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS To claim veterans' preference, career transition selection priority, Schedule A or military spouse eligibility, you must provide the documentation listed below AND respond accordingly to the associated question on the online questionnaire. (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.) : Reference for required documentation for 10 point claims. Submission of SF-15 is not required, unless you are claiming derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation. For 5 point claims, you must submit your DD-214 (if separated) or any written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the is submitted with your application package. Visit our sites on / for more information and required documentation. Visit our site on the for more information and required documentation to verify eligibility. Schedule A Eligibility (Applicants with Disabilities) Applicants who are eligible to be considered under must submit appropriate documentation to verify eligibility. Documentation must be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a medical professional's letterhead and signed. Veterans' preference takes precedence in these appointments. The Schedule A and military spouse hiring authorities do not guarantee employment or give an individual preference in the hiring process. If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible, or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility. Do not submit documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager. PDN-9d69ccbf-141e-468b-b7fd-98dd3e87c453