Fire Protection Engineer

This vacancy is for a GS - 0804 - 13, Fire Protection Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SILC ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION in NORFOLK, Virginia.

You will serve as an Fire Protection Engineer and be responsible for developing and maintaining highly effective Coast Guard (CG) facilities through assigned projects as well as performing as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for designs and studies performed by Architect/ Engineering (AE) firms, contracted support personnel and construction contracts. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Managing the complete lifecycle of fire protection systems for a nation-wide portfolio of shore facilities, overseeing all aspects of design, modification, and configuration control. Managing the complete inspection and analysis cycle for all fire protection systems, guaranteeing adherence to code, maintenance standards, and operational protocols. Managing the project scoping process by directing the analysis of all reports, drawings, and specifications to ensure alignment with applicable codes. Managing the end-to-end design of fire protection systems, from initial planning to final implementation, guaranteeing adherence to all applicable international, federal, and state standards. Managing the technical and strategic guidance provided to project managers and leadership, defining project needs, scopes of work, levels of effort, resources, and constraints to ensure successful outcomes. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit, but who have previously serviced as a federal employee in a covered position, may be eligible to re-enter the firefighter/LEO service provided that they: (1) meet all applicable qualifications for the position and (2) will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered an creditable Federal fire/LEO service by the time the firefighter/LEO reached the age of 57. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. Professional registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer is required. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.