Fire Protection Engineer, GS-0804-13 (25943)

Camp Humphreys, Korea, Republic ofPacific Ocean Division (POD) - Far East District25943
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Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

USACE Organization

Pacific Ocean Division (POD) - Far East District

Locations (City, State)

Camp Humphreys, Korea, Republic of

Position Overview/Duties

Serves as the Senior District technical authority and consultant on Fire Prevention/Protection (FPP) engineering with responsibility for providing expert advice on the interpretation of FPP policy directives and programs for US Army Engineer District, Far East throughout South-Korea. Establishes and implements District-wide FPP engineering regulations, criteria and standards. Projects include a wide variety of buildings and facilities, such as hospitals; schools; administration buildings; high-rise enlisted, officer and family housing quarters; communication stations; underground command centers; airfields; aircraft hangars; POL systems; and ammunition handling and storage facilities. Work involves complex, high-technology features, such as engineered smoke removal, automatic water sprinkler, wetting agent, carbon dioxide, halogenated, dry chemical and foam extinguishing systems and fire resistance in construction.  Provides program direction and is the technical expert on FPP functional area. Develops and distributes procedural guides and instructions for District use in implementing programs. Plans, directs, and coordinates all FPP requirements at the project programming stage and through the beneficial occupancy stage. Reviews and approves fire prevention, protection and detection designs, studies and analyses prepared by Architect-Engineer (AE) firms and District in-house personnel. Assures compliance with fire and life-safety codes, criteria and sound engineering practice. Serves as District authority to interpret and provide advice on HQ policies, regulations, and engineering criteria. Based on technical expertise, supplements HQ's directives and technical guidelines. Serves as consultant to District offices, tri-services customers in Korea, and others regarding fire protection and detection systems design, information, data and problems.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

  • Minimum Education Requirement:  Incumbent must be a registered fire protection engineer or engineer with appropriate training and experience. One of the following conditions must be met:  a) An engineer having a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university engineering program, plus a minimum of 5 years work experience in fire protection engineering; or  b) A registered professional engineer who has passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES) fire protection engineering written examination; or  c) A registered professional engineer in a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience dedicated to fire protection engineering.

  • Other Requirements: 

  • Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Post closing date to receive consideration. 
  • All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
  • A trial or probationary period may be required. 

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    Direct deposit of pay is required.

  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 30% of the time.
  • Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
  • Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
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  • This is an overseas position:
  •      Overseas positions may have a tour limitation.
  •      You must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26 JUL 12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights.
  •     You must complete and sign DD Form 2365, FEB 2000 (DoD Civilian Employee Overseas Emergency-Essential Position Agreement)
     

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Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.