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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)456-5208EmailVHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.govAddressVA 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
a final notification once a selection decision has been made.You may check the status of your application at any time by logging
into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information
regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help
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Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/544024600. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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