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Fire Protection Inspector
Job Location:
Job Location:
West Point, UT - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 65855 - 65855
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Summary
About the Position:
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)
- As a Fire Protection Inspector you will perform the following duties:
- Perform comprehensive inspections of various buildings high-hazard facilities and operations to ensure compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes Army regulations and local procedures.
- Review architectural drawings specifications and project plans for new construction and facility alterations to evaluate the technical adequacy of fire protection and life safety features.
- Develop coordinate and conduct fire safety education prevention training courses and evacuation drills for military personnel civilian employees schools and specialized facility staff.
- Identify and develop mitigation plans for hazards involving specialized equipment flammable materials explosives and complex electronic systems utilizing advanced or innovative hazard isolation methods.
- Respond to hazardous incidents and emergencies under the Incident Command System performing operational firefighting duties apparatus maintenance and basic medical care as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) during assigned shifts
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 the regular performance of duties.
- The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing thereafter to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- This position has been designated Mission the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
- This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
- This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings weekends holidays or special situations. Four 9 hour days and one 24 hour shift with work schedule of 120 hours per pay period.
- Due to the nature of this position employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs as required mutual aid support to local fire departments.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Drivers License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. MUST ATTACH VALID DRIVERS LICENSE.
- This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
- This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500 Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
- This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
- This obligated position.
Qualifications
About the Position:
- Estimated annual pay range based on 60-hour workweek is $ .
- Salary based on 120 hour work schedule.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- Current Organization
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
In order to qualify you must meet the requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) implementing fire protection and prevention strategies or programs 2) providing training to personnel in fire protection and prevention 3) detecting reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the first lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).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.
Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the specialized experience and/or education required to qualify for the GS-08 level you must also possess and maintain ALL the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) certification certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M.
Must possess and maintain DoD Firefighter Certifications:
- Fire Inspector I & II
- Fire Instructor I
- Hazardous Material Operations
- Firefighter I & II
- Firefighting and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic or higher) certification from the state of New York or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of ALL the required certificates to your application package.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Flexibility
- Influencing/Negotiating
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Self-Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
Education
NO EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: For this job you must meet the qualifications requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 2 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
- Male applicants born after December 31 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public making this determination the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a(n) Installation Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Advanced in-hire may be offered.
- Recruitment Relocation Retention (RRR) Incentives may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
- Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
- This position has been identified as a secondary position and has been approved for special retirement coverage (SRC) under the provisions of title 5 United States Code Sections 833(c) and 8412(c) by DoD Memorandum dated November 22 2013. Employee must meet all transfer requirements for their respective retirement system on the date of the move to this secondary position to be entitled to remain covered under SRC.
- For more information on provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) please follow this link:
- should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility 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.
Required Experience:
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