Fire Protection Specialist (Fire Marshal

Summary

This position is a Fire Protection Specialist (Fire Marshal), GS-0081-GS-13 working in Omaha, NE for the DOI Central Office - NPS Fire. More information about the surrounding location can be found here.

Assuring matters pertaining to structure fire and life safety procedures, processes and equipment in every structure within the region is in compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) to assure protection. Identifies, initiates and coordinates planning, programming and the review of structural fire needs for the entire region, which encompasses 90 units, in addition to the Regional Office. Ensures the implementation of all agreements are consistent with National Park Service legislation, regulations and policies.

Frequently works closely with and consults directly with design and engineering firms, historic architects, licensed fire protection engineers, mechanical, electrical and structural engineers in the industry.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement. For more information regarding this, please visit OPM Qualification Standards - 0081.

U.S. Citizenship required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Must be 18 years of age at time of close date of announcement.

May be required to pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions. Prior primary/rigorous structure firefighting experience is required. You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service fire uniform standards.

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Incumbent will be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the qualification requirements of this position. Once the application process is complete, HR will review your application to ensure you meet eligibility and minimum qualifications. To determine if you are minimally qualified for this position, HR will complete a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire.

If an applicant's resume is incomplete or does not support the requirements for minimum qualifications or specialized experience a rating of "ineligible" or "not qualified" will be applied and no consideration for employment will be granted. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications requirement(s), this position requires successful completion of the following additional assessment:
Subject Matter Expert Review. This assessment will measure the critical competencies listed below that are required to successfully perform in the position. Fire Management
- Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of fire management, including the characteristics,…