Join one of the Navy's largest Commands as a Civilian to Maximize Naval Shore Readiness and Strengthen our Team! We offer competitive benefits, retirement package, paid leave, and other exciting opportunities!
** You will serve as a Fire Protection Engineer either in the Associate or Mid-Level position with Planning, Design, and Construction, Public Works Directorate, Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Mid-Atlantic, Multiple Locations available:
- Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL
- Crane, IN
- Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
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Immediate access to Healthcare /Full Benefits Package:
- 401(k) 5% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Flextime
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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RESPONSIBLITIES
- You will make site investigation field trips to project sites to collect all pertinent data and refine or develop project scope by inspection of existing conditions.
- You will coordinate activities with other engineers and architects to ensure that final detailed working drawings and specifications are properly integrated with the building systems.
- You will act as final authority on scope compliance and resolve design review comments with the A/E firm to correct deficiencies.
- You will track the progress of projects to ensure that they are kept within construction budgets and that the drawings and specifications are completed within allotted design schedules.
- You will ensure that requests for deviations or changes to any terms and conditions of the contract are coordinated and approved, as appropriate
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Qualifications
Mid-Level (GS-12): In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: .1) Analyzing/designing fire protection systems for a variety of facilities. 2) Interpreting/Applying codes, standards, regulations and policies such as Building and Fire codes; 3) Preparing/Reviewing outlines of services, scopes of work, construction estimates, and engineering fee estimates for Architect-Engineer contracts; and 4) Preparing/Reviewing calculations, cost estimates, project documents, reports, and designs for technical adequacy and engineering practice.
Associate Level (GS-11): In addition to the Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reviewing/Inspecting fire protection systems for a variety of facilities. 2) Applying codes, standards, regulations and policies such as Building and Fire codes; and 3) Assisting with engineering calculations, cost estimates, project documents, reports, and designs.
NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your résumé.
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Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/fire-protection-engineering-series-0804/
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
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REQUIREMENTS
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
- You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
- This position is part of regionalized command. The incumbent may be assigned to a similar position at any site or workstation within the area of responsibility as a condition of employment
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The Department of Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.