Why this role matters
This position within U.S. Coast Guard represents a critical link in federal infrastructure. Candidates should emphasize their ability to handle multi-agency coordination and regulatory compliance, as these are the top latent requirements often missed by automated filters.
Announcement Specifications
| Position Title | Fire Protection Engineer |
| GS Grade | GS |
| Hiring Path | Public |
| Duty Location | Multiple Locations |
Job Summary
This vacancy is for a GS-0804-13, Fire Protection Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SILC ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION in NORFOLK, Virginia.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. Professional registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer is required. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
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