What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Engineer. position at Office of the Director of National Intelligence?
Duties
Review planning, programming, architectural and engineering designs, specifications and other technical documents for proposed construction activities to validate compliance with applicable codes and standards and to identify optimal fire protection solutions.
Assist to determine causes, circumstances, and contributing factors of fires and operational problems or failures, and ways in which they could have been prevented.
Assist with, interpret, and enforce ODNI facility policies and building operation guidelines and preparation of reports and information required by ODNI, Office of Management Budget (OMB), Congress, and other government agencies.
Provide advice that feeds into decisions on the safe building occupancy levels, fire evacuation plans, and egress.
Assist with monitoring, identification, and resolution of day-to-day ODNI fire protection and life safety facilities issues and emergency situations.
Prepare and maintain accurate records, forms, and incident reports
Assist with assessments of existing properties for compliance to codes
Assist with and witness testing of building fire protection systems, hydrant flow tests and generate reports as required
Apply standard engineering practices while researching and developing new methods and technology
Assist with preparing corporate fire protection governance and policy, standard operating procedures, and facility design standards.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA). JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement. No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position. The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.
FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS
All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]).
Basic knowledge in designing, inspecting, and testing, fire alarm/detection systems, water-based systems, and special hazard systems
Knowledge in evaluating fire protection programs for a diverse range of operations and activities.
Ability to recognize hazards and identify controls and mitigation strategies
Ability to independently identify and research problems, and apply a body of knowledge of fire protection engineering and building codes, laws, policies, regulations, and standards.
Ability to prepare reports and follow-up inspections that apply to life safety, fire alarm/detection, water-based, and/or special hazard systems.
Good critical thinking and problem solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex information from multiple sources
Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, construction specifications, and other facilities documents, and make informed decisions regarding the interpretations of this information.
Basic knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910. and of other safety regulations commonly set by OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies.
Basic knowledge of building codes, laws, policies, regulations, and standards for fire protection; current developments and strategies in fire protection engineering; techniques and procedures applied by practitioners in fire protection engineering.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Generally one to three years of experience in fire protection
Education: Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited program or Degree in Fire Protection and Safety
Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program.
Certifications/Licenses: Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Additional information
JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL
Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.
SALARY DETERMINATION
A current Federal Government employee, selected for this position, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A 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.
Eligibility 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.
Review planning, programming, architectural and engineering designs, specifications and other technical documents for proposed construction activities to validate compliance with applicable codes and standards and to identify optimal fire protection solutions.
Assist to determine causes, circumstances, and contributing factors of fires and operational problems or failures, and ways in which they could have been prevented.
Assist with, interpret, and enforce ODNI facility policies and building operation guidelines and preparation of reports and information required by ODNI, Office of Management Budget (OMB), Congress, and other government agencies.
Provide advice that feeds into decisions on the safe building occupancy levels, fire evacuation plans, and egress.
Assist with monitoring, identification, and resolution of day-to-day ODNI fire protection and life safety facilities issues and emergency situations.
Prepare and maintain accurate records, forms, and incident reports
Assist with assessments of existing properties for compliance to codes
Assist with and witness testing of building fire protection systems, hydrant flow tests and generate reports as required
Apply standard engineering practices while researching and developing new methods and technology
Assist with preparing corporate fire protection governance and policy, standard operating procedures, and facility design standards.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA). JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement. No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position. The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.
FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS
All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]).
- How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
- In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
- How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
- How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
Basic knowledge in designing, inspecting, and testing, fire alarm/detection systems, water-based systems, and special hazard systems
Knowledge in evaluating fire protection programs for a diverse range of operations and activities.
Ability to recognize hazards and identify controls and mitigation strategies
Ability to independently identify and research problems, and apply a body of knowledge of fire protection engineering and building codes, laws, policies, regulations, and standards.
Ability to prepare reports and follow-up inspections that apply to life safety, fire alarm/detection, water-based, and/or special hazard systems.
Good critical thinking and problem solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex information from multiple sources
Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, construction specifications, and other facilities documents, and make informed decisions regarding the interpretations of this information.
Basic knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910. and of other safety regulations commonly set by OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies.
Basic knowledge of building codes, laws, policies, regulations, and standards for fire protection; current developments and strategies in fire protection engineering; techniques and procedures applied by practitioners in fire protection engineering.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Generally one to three years of experience in fire protection
Education: Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited program or Degree in Fire Protection and Safety
Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program.
Certifications/Licenses: Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Additional information
JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL
Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.
SALARY DETERMINATION
A current Federal Government employee, selected for this position, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A 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.
Eligibility 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.