What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer position at Architect of the Capitol?
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent Library Buildings and Grounds, Assistant Superintendent Facilities Support Division. The incumbent is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, assisting the Supervisory Fire Protection Engineer, Facilities Support Division with the fire protection systems, fire alarm systems and utilities in the Library Buildings and Grounds.
Requirements
Qualifications
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards
Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience at the GS-13 level is Mastery of fire protection system design performing design, troubleshooting, as well as familiarity with installation, maintenance and repair of fire protection systems for the jurisdiction involving the oversight of contractors and direction for a wide variety of technical and trade craft work of in-house workers. Development of agency wide fire protection policies, standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential fire hazards. Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience at the GS-12 level is Surveying existing fire protection and fire alarm systems, developing details of working drawings and preparing preliminary cost estimates for assigned features; developing alternate layouts to determine feasibility, economy, suitability, and practicability of design.
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Empower (RISE).
Summary
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent Library Buildings and Grounds, Assistant Superintendent Facilities Support Division. The incumbent is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer, assisting the Supervisory Fire Protection Engineer, Facilities Support Division with the fire protection systems, fire alarm systems and utilities in the Library Buildings and Grounds.
Requirements
Qualifications
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards
Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience at the GS-13 level is Mastery of fire protection system design performing design, troubleshooting, as well as familiarity with installation, maintenance and repair of fire protection systems for the jurisdiction involving the oversight of contractors and direction for a wide variety of technical and trade craft work of in-house workers. Development of agency wide fire protection policies, standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential fire hazards. Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-12) grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience at the GS-12 level is Surveying existing fire protection and fire alarm systems, developing details of working drawings and preparing preliminary cost estimates for assigned features; developing alternate layouts to determine feasibility, economy, suitability, and practicability of design.
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety and Empower (RISE).