Supervisory Fire Protection Inspector

This 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: This position is located in Fort Bliss, TX. 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)

Serves as first-line supervisor for all Fire Prevention Branch inspectors.

Trains, orients, and evaluates employees; provides feedback and ensures performance standards are applied consistently.

Conducts regular staff meetings and communicates policy, mission, and organizational changes.

Manages a portion of the installation’s fire protection systems program.

Inspects and assesses fixed fire protection systems (sprinklers, CO2, halon, etc.) for placement, maintenance, and operational readiness.

Develops and updates SOPs in assigned areas and completes special projects or tasks as assigned.

Investigates fires to determine origin and cause, including evidence collection in arson cases for criminal proceedings.

Trains firefighters, building fire marshals, and occupants on inspections, evacuation, extinguisher use, and reporting procedures.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.