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Position Title
Fire Protection Engineer
Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Announcement Number
24-NS-XE-12503719-EN-NAT Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 8, 2024 to Thursday, August 29, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
3. I understand that the responses in this questionnaire must be fully supported in my online resume. I further understand that my resume must provide detailed descriptions and/or examples of my knowledge and competencies as required in the vacancy announcement, and that my failure to do so may result in my being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position. (limit characters)
WARNING! Your answers will be verified against information provided in your on-line resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing experience and education relevant to this position. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration. You should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications. (limit characters)
4. I have read this Vacancy Announcement thoroughly and understand that supplemental documentation may be required. I further understand that I will not be considered if my supplemental documentation is not received in the Servicing Personnel Office by the closing date of the announcement. (limit characters)
5. I declare under penalty of perjury, that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for disqualification and loss of consideration. (limit characters)
6. Are you currently serving or have you served under a Political Appointment in the Federal Government within the last five (5) years? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. You must meet the basic requirement for professional engineering positions. Choose one answer which best describes your educational/experience background.

NOTE: If you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience, both must be sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree includes courses that involve analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses provide the skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of an engineer.
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2. To meet the qualification requirements for EN-00 level (GS-05/07/09/11 equivalent), select the option that best describes your background and experience: (limit characters)
3. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in in performing independent evaluations and special studies of fire protection programs. (limit characters)
4. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in performing research and analysis to solve problems and offer timely solutions to complex fire protection issues.

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Assessment 2
1. 1. You must meet the basic requirement for professional engineering positions. Choose one answer which best describes your educational/experience background.

NOTE: If you are qualifying on the basis of a combination of education and experience, both must be sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree includes courses that involve analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses provide the skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of an engineer.


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2. To meet the qualifications requirements for EN-03 level (GS-13/14), select the option that best describes your background and experience:
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3. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in utilizing professional knowledge of Federal regulations, National Fire Protection Association standards and other industry standards addressing the design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection systems for hazardous facilities.

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4. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in performing independent evaluations and special studies of fire protection programs.
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5. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in participating in field readiness reviews, assessments, surveys, audits and/or inspections related to fire protection facility features, procedures, and processes.
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6. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in presenting findings, defending decisions or briefing on program accomplishments/requirements or project status to individuals at all levels of management and contractors/vendors.

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7. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in leading complex/multi-dimensional engineering projects that required you to identify technical problems/obstacles that impeded or negatively impacted the project's progress, cost or performance.

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8. Please select the option below that best describes your experience in performing research and analysis to solve problems and offer timely solutions to complex fire protection issues.
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9. Please select the option that best describes your experience serving as a fire protection authority for an organization with the responsibility for the identification of fire hazards, evaluation or fire risks and vulnerabilities, and development and implementation of controls to assure the safety and health of people and structures.
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10. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in providing and interpreting fire protection safety codes, standards and procedures to validate activities are performed in compliance with approved safety practices.
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11. Please select the statement that best describes your experience researching, developing and testing fire protection technologies.
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