Fire Protection Inspector

Fire Protection InspectorDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview

##### Open & closing dates

08/29/2019 to 09/05/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 7

##### Salary

$48,375 to $62,889 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Lyons, NJ 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in the Fire Department within the Public

Safety Service at the VA New Jersey Health Care System in Lyons, New

Jersey.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesIn this position you are responsible for executing a comprehensive

fire prevention and inspection program in residences, multi-story

patient care buildings, psychiatric care unit, community living

center, outpatient clinics and laboratories, residential

rehabilitation centers, multiple story office buildings, carpenter

shop, paint shop, electric shop, general repair shop, warehouse,

fuel storage areas, public assembly areas, brush and wooded areas.

These buildings contain or have a potential to contain large numbers

of persons whose physical or mental condition limits their ability

to protect themselves in the event of a fire.The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited

to:

Performs fire inspection duties for hazards and safety

violations;

Conducts or oversees periodic testing of fixed fire detection

and suppression systems;

Oversees and directs the issuance of permits;

Inspects new and renovated construction areas for compliance

with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Joint

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (JCAHO)

and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

regulations;

Compiles records of deficiencies observed and provides written

recommendations;

Performs preliminary investigations into causes and origin of

fires and serves as a liaison to outside agencies investigating

fire incidents;

Serves as primary coordinator for the Fire Prevention Education

Program;

Assists Fire Chief in the development of building and area

specific plans for employee response;

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 60-hour work week to include one 24-hour shift

per week on a rotating basis and include a 40-hour administrative

week.Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively

selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are

subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to

appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied

employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position

if a verified positive drug test result is received.Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not RequiredTravel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential7

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- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Subject to a background/security investigation

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after

12/31/1959

May be required to serve a probationary period

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online

onboarding process

QualificationsYou must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that

equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to

perform successfully the duties of a Fire Protection Inspector. To

be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to

at least the GS-6 grade level in Federal service. Specialized

experience is experience that demonstrated the particular knowledge,

skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of

the position. Such duties may include (1) controlling or

extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military,

industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or

brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or

elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire

communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials

incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training

in fire protection and prevention. Your skills must be documented in

your resume to receive full credit. Volunteer hours per week must be

clearly documented as well.In addition to the above requirements, you must also meet the

following:REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION: For those positions

requiring employees to drive motorized firefighting equipment,

applicants must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle

operator's license of the appropriate classification or kind.

Applicants also may be required to pass a practical road test and

provide information on their driving record. See 5 CFR 930 and the

"General Policies and Instructions" section of this Manual for

additional requirements for motor vehicle operators.This position includes Selective Placement Factors (skill,

knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and

essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective

Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent

minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it

are ineligible for further consideration.The Selective Placement Factors for this position are:

1. Do you possess a National Pro Board or International Fire

Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification as a

Firefighter II?

2. Do you possess a National Pro Board or International Fire

Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification as an

Apparatus Operator-Pumper?Selective Factors are skills, knowledge, ability or other worker

characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory

performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a

prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a

position. Applicants who do not meet them are ineligible for

further consideration.You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the

assessment questionnaire for this position:

- Communications

- Fire Management

- First Response

- Technical CompetenceIMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours

of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include

the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be

credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate

activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience

must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and

responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week

spent in such employment.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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and

skills and can provide valuable training and experience that

translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for

all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For more information on these qualification standards, please visit

the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.EducationThere is no educational substitution at this grade level.Additional informationPhysical Requirements: The performance of fire and safety

inspections throughout the facility routinely requires considerable

walking, stooping, bending and climbing on a daily basis. You may be

required to lift and carry heavy objects, including equipment over

50 pounds and victims of fires or other emergencies.Working conditions may include heavy physical exertion, extreme

heat, smoke and dust in enclosed smoke filled places, in all types

of weather.The Fire Protection Inspector must pass a fitness for duty

physical. This physical will include examinations for both

firefighter and hazardous materials response. The medical

examination will include but not be limited to a history relating to

the handling and exposure of hazardous materials and your ability to

wear any required personal protective equipment including

respirators and chemical protective clothing, under conditions

including temperature extremes that may be expected at the work

site.Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per

pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served

as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal

employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or

active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be

used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such

credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date

and is not guaranteed.Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with

disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5

CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with

disabilities (i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical

disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities), and/or disabled veterans

with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. For

more information on how to apply using this appointment authority

via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact

the facility Human Resources Department at (973) 676-1000.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have

faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA

for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking

employment at VA, career development services for our existing

Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military

service members.The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible

displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection

priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To

be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found

well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any

Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about

ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources

website at

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional

vacancies.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for

information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE

WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume

does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow

credit for your response(s).Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed

along with the information provided in your resume and supporting

documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a

determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and

or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose

consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions

carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.Candidates who apply under All U.S. Citizens announcements will be

rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. Qualified

candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The categories

are defined as follows:

Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that

substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position

including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient

in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in

the position;

Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds

the minimum qualifications of the position including all

selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the

requirements of the job;

Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the

minimum qualifications of the position including all selective

factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the

requirements of the job; and

Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education

that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including

all selective factors.

Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and

selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above

non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligible

applicants that meet the eligibility and qualification requirements

and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least

10 percent are listed in the highest quality category (except when

the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09

grade level or higher).Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsIMPORTANT: Please ensure your resume include up-to-date contact

information (phone number(s), email address(s), etc.)To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application

Package which includes:

Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if

applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this

position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all

documents required for your application, such as a copy of your

transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former

Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference or

ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).

- Cover Letter

- DD-214/ Statement of Service

- Disability Letter (VA)

- OF-306

- Other (1)

- Other (2)

- Resume

- Separation Notice (RIF)

- SF-15

- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

- TranscriptVeterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible

Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or

for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must

provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and

character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are

currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or

discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to

your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,

character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of

impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others

eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of

eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10

Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference. For more

information on Veterans' Preference, please visit

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this

position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the

documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The

complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on

09/05/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire

click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10589126.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or

log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select

your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and

complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application

package.NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses

and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing

date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs

account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the

Application Status link and then select the more information link

for this position. The Application page will display the status of

your application, the documentation received and processed, and any

correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your

uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan

process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA

JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy

announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents

from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a

condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of

Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals

who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where

patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as

part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to,

VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers

(CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary

units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA

licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and

unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee

basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,

and trainees who work at these facilities. HCPs that are unable to

receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a

face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationVHA National Recruitment CenterPhone(844)[email protected] New Jersey Health Care System

385 Tremont Avenue

East Orange, NJ 07018

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a

confirmation notification by email. After the vacancy announcement

closes, we will review applications per Category Rating procedures

to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After

the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and

applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred

applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by

the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive

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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

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submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.