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USAJOBS · 4 weeks ago

Fire Protection Inspector (Basic Life Support)

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$52K/yr - $68K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Fire Protection Inspector to join the Department of Defense. The role involves conducting inspections of installation grounds and facilities for fire regulation compliance, providing Basic Life Support treatment, and performing hazard assessments.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of all installation grounds and facilities for violations of fire regulations and codes. Maintain daily surveillance over conditions impacted by receipt and shipping of hazardous materials or changes in the storage locations

Review and inspect installation operations such as receiving, storing and shipping as well as various industrial processes such as welding and painting utilized in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and facilities

Review plans for construction or renovation of property to ensure that facilities engineering, contractors and other parties involved follow fire code and regulations when installing or modifying fire protection and suppression equipment

Provide Basic Life Support treatment to patients within the pre-hospital environment; performs such duties as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or automatic external defibrillation and takes, records -

(Cont.) and monitors patient's baseline vital signs including temperature, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse to determine patient priority

Perform hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis

Survey the incident to identify materials involved, determines whether hazardous materials have been released, evaluate surrounding conditions; and predict the likely behavior of a material and/or container

On an as needed basis, serves as a firefighter performing work to control and extinguish fires, rescue persons endangered by fire and reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards

Qualification

Fire Inspector I & IIFirefighter I & IIEmergency Medical Technician - BasicCardio Pulmonary ResuscitationDriver Operator - PumperFire prevention techniquesFirefighting theoryBasic Life Support

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty: 120 hours per pay period (Position is subject to shift rotation and assignment to abnormal tours of duty.)

Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Physical Requirements: Required (Incumbent will be highly encouraged to participate in a physical fitness and wellness program during duty hours.)

Certifications/Licenses: Firefighter 1 and 2, Driver Operator - Pumper, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Valid State Drivers License

Bargaining Unit Status: Yes

Individual must complete a pre-employment and an annual medical exam IAW DoD 6055.05-M to determine the reasonable likelihood of a firefighter's ability to execute the arduous and rigorous essential functions of fire suppression and rescue

Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities

This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector

Creditable specialized experience includes: Carrying out fire prevention and protection programs in accordance with applicable standards, Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques, Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized fire department, Performing Basic Life Support

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Department of Defense (DoD) 6055.06-M, "Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program" identifies the level of performance required for all DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel. The certifications listed below are the minimum mandatory certification requirements for this position. DoD Incumbents shall possess DoD Certifications, or equivalent accredited certifications from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board): Accredited Certification: Fire inspector I & II, Fire Instructor I, Firefighter I & II, Driver Operator - Pumper

State of Virginia Certifications: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. If you do not possess a certification for the state in which you are applying, you MUST have National Registry certification and be eligible for reciprocity requirements

Other Requirements: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification, Valid State Driver's License

Other training requirements that must be obtained within one year of employment and maintained: Emergency Vehicle Operator, (EVOC), Driver Operator - Aerial