Fire Protection Engineer Job in Portsmouth - 91070211 - ZAHV2XZKWLW5K

Job Title:
FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

Department:
Department Of The Navy

Agency:
Naval Facilities Engineering Command

Job Announcement Number:
AN373945

SALARY RANGE:
$68,809.00 - $89,450.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 to Tuesday, September 27, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0804-12

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
12

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Norfolk, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Fire Protection Engineer in the Fire Protection Engineering Branch of the Capital Improvements Business Line, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic Engineering and Design Division, you will provide expertise in all aspects of fire protection engineering for shore based facilities throughout the United States and overseas.

Responsibilities include providing a full range of specialized fire protection engineering services related to the design, construction and maintenance of a wide variety of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps facilities throughout the NAVFAC Atlantic region that encompasses the Continental United States, Europe, the Caribbean, parts of Africa, the Middle East and other areas as assigned.

First consideration may be given to applicants who submit their completed application package by OCTOBER 28, 2010.  Thereafter, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring agency on an as-needed basis until the announcement has closed or until all vacancies have been filled.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must have relevant experience and/or education (see Qualifications).
• Incumbent may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Periodic travel is required 15% of the time.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Norfolk, VA

• Prepares detailed working drawings, building code and life safety code analyses, comparative cost analysis, and specifications for all types of new or rehabilitated Department of Defense facilities and infrastructure.
• Peer reviews other engineering/architectural work products produced in-house.
• Conducts fire protection engineering surveys and reviews drawings, plans, and equipment submittals for fire protection systems.
• Provides guidance and advice to officials, architects, and engineers on establishing and administering fire protection plans and designs.
• Participates in performing inspections during construction to determine the adequacy of the design, fire protection equipment, and compliance with plans, specifications, relevant fire codes, and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

I. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERS:

To qualify for engineering positions with the Federal government requires successful completion of the basic requirements in A or B below.

A. Bachelor's or higher degree obtained from an accredited college or university in fire protection engineering or other related engineering degree.  To be acceptable, the curriculum must:

(1) Be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; OR

(2) Include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

1. Professional Registration: Current registration as a professional engineer in the discipline of fire protection engineering by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico.

2. Written Test: Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) examination, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

3. Specified Academic Courses: Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering, which included the courses specified in paragraph A(2) above. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum.

4. Related Curriculum: Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, such as physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, or hydrology may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the education was supplemented by at least 1 year of professional engineering experience in the discipline of fire protection engineering acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THEIR POSSESSION OF THE BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.

II. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

In addition to meeting the basic qualifications for engineers, applicants must also have at least one full year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service, that included developing and proposing changes in design, engineering, cost estimates, program implementation methodologies and planned operating procedures in order to enhance fire protection capabilities; applying and interpreting complex fire protection codes and criteria requirements; conducting assessments of new designs, special materials, programs and operating methodologies to define the effects on building fire safety; utilizing advanced fire protection engineering and design software; and planning, organizing, and conducting fire protection engineering surveys of facilities.

III. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:  

In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirement for engineering positions and the specialized experience requirement, applicants must also have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES).  Applicants who have not successfully completed the FE examination will be rated ineligible (MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF CERTIFICATION).

Applicants must also have a DAWIA Level II certification in the facilities engineering career field.

Applicants who are claiming education as any part of their qualifications for this position must submit transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) as verification of their claims.  Failure to provide this documentation may (1) result in your application being marked as incomplete, (2) result in your being rated ineligible, and/or (3) may result in your application not receiving consideration for this position.

Foreign Education:  If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.  For further information, click on Foreign Education.

All qualification requirements must be met by midnight (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will receive a rating based on the degree to which your background information provided matches the responses you selected in the Assessment Questionnaire. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your experience as it relates to the following competencies:

• Concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques of Fire Protection Engineering
• Technical skill in construction design, materials, manufactured systems, and equipment
• Written communication
• Oral communication

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions

Application status may be viewed by accessing your Application Manager account at https://applicationmanager.gov/ and clicking on the vacancy identification number ( AN373945) to view your Application Package Status screen.

BENEFITS:

The Federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Veterans' Preference:  If you are a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or an official statement (including Character of Service) from your command if currently on active duty. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD214, you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the proof/documents required by that form.  For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/veteranscenter.

Career Transition Programs:  This program applies to Federal workers whose positions have been deemed 'surplus' or no longer needed, or an employee has been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service.  To receive selection priority for this position, you must be rated 'well-qualified' or at a score of 85 and above.  For information on how to apply and what documents to submit as an ICTAP eligible, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#intro.

Selective Service:  The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.  For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.


HOW TO APPLY:

Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. 

Follow the prompts to complete the on-line assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to your saved application materials, log in at: https://applicationmanager.gov/ and click on Vacancy ID AN373945.

If you cannot apply online, you will need to:

1) Print the instructions and questionnaire by clicking View Occupational Questionnaire.

2) Print the 1203FX form to record your responses to the questionnaire.  Each page must contain your SSN and the VacancyAN373945

3) Fax the completed 1203FX (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to:  1-478-757-3144.

4) Print the Fax Cover Page and include with any supporting documents you fax (e.g., resume, transcripts, veterans documentation, etc.) to the same fax number above.

Please do not complete steps 1-4 above if you are applying on-line.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Résumé
• Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire                      

Other Supporting Documents:  (only submit if applicable to you)

• College transcripts (if qualifying all or in part based on your education)
• Veterans' Preference (e.g., Member Copy 4 of the DD-214)
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation

All documents must be submitted by midnight (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this job opportunities announcement.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Mid-Atlantic Services Branch
Phone: (757)441-6765
Email: NORFOLKMAIL@OPM.GOV Agency Information:
Mid Atlantic Svc Branch Norfolk
OPM Federal Building
200 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510-1886

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be notified of your status when the list of candidates has been referred to the hiring manager for employment consideration.