Fire Protection Engineer (Direct Hire)

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Evaluating facility designs, construction activities, engineering projects, or operational systems for compliance with codes, standards, and safety requirements; Leading technical analyses, inspections, assessments, or reviews related to fire protection, life safety, facilities engineering, or infrastructure systems; Developing recommendations and providing strategic guidance to address code compliance issues, technical deficiencies, or facility-related risks.

To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Serving as a technical authority responsible for interpreting and applying fire protection, life safety, building, electrical, or operational codes and standards; Evaluating and approving code compliance strategies, deviations, waivers, equivalencies, or risk-informed technical decisions affecting facilities or operations; Advising senior management, engineering organizations, or operational programs regarding regulatory compliance, facility safety, and technical requirements.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

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Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.,Serves as the Center Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for interpretation and application of fire protection, life safety, building, electrical, and operational code requirements.,Reviews, approves, and provides final determinations on requests for code equivalencies, waivers, deviations, and alternate methods of compliance.,Advises senior leadership, programs, projects, and institutional organizations on regulatory compliance, risk acceptance, and safety requirements affecting mission operations.,Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and technical standards governing facility design, construction, modification, and operation.,Serves as the AHJ in multidisciplinary technical reviews of facilities, infrastructure, launch support systems, and institutional projects to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.,Resolves complex technical issues involving code interpretation, life safety, fire protection, facility operations, and mission support activities.,Coordinates with federal, state, local, and Agency stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and NASA directives.,Provides strategic leadership supporting facility modernization, operational readiness, mission assurance, and long-term infrastructure planning.