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FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$83.90K - $113.30K/yr

You will be responsible for risk assessment of deferred industrial shipboard fire prevention requirements. * You will act as Fire protection SME for fire prevention and protection systems, including ...

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

Arlington, VA ยท On-site

$94.80K - $128K/yr

You will be responsible for risk assessment of deferred industrial shipboard fire prevention requirements. * You will act as Fire protection SME for fire prevention and protection systems, including ...

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

Lothian, MD ยท On-site

$86K - $116K/yr

You will be responsible for risk assessment of deferred industrial shipboard fire prevention requirements. * You will act as Fire protection SME for fire prevention and protection systems, including ...

Resource Specialist I

Edinburg, TX ยท On-site

$20.45/hr

Helping Hands; training; fire risk assessment; aviation; and TICC. -Assist in the delivery of programs developed by the Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface ...

Resource Specialist I

Alice, TX ยท On-site

$20.45/hr

Helping Hands; training; fire risk assessment; aviation; and TICC. -Assist in the delivery of programs developed by the Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface ...

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How much do fire risk assessment jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire risk assessment in the United States is $111,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Fire Risk Assessment job involve?

A Fire Risk Assessment job involves evaluating buildings and workplaces to identify fire hazards, assess risks, and recommend measures to improve fire safety. Professionals in this role inspect premises, review fire safety procedures, and ensure compliance with fire regulations. They may also provide training and guidance on fire prevention and emergency planning. Their goal is to minimize fire risks and enhance safety for occupants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fire Risk Assessment position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Fire Risk Assessment, you need a solid understanding of fire safety regulations, building codes, risk analysis, and a relevant qualification such as a NEBOSH Fire Certificate or Fire Risk Assessor certification. Familiarity with risk assessment software, inspection checklists, and reporting systems is typically expected. Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team help set top performers apart. These skills are essential for accurately identifying hazards, advising on compliance, and ensuring the safety of people and property.

What are the typical challenges faced by professionals in Fire Risk Assessment roles?

Professionals in Fire Risk Assessment often encounter challenges such as staying current with evolving fire safety regulations and ensuring compliance across diverse property types. They may work in a variety of environments, from large industrial sites to residential buildings, which can require adaptability and technical problem-solving. Collaborating effectively with property owners, facilities teams, and emergency services is also a key part of the job. Navigating tight deadlines while maintaining rigorous attention to detail, especially in high-occupancy or complex structures, is essential for success in this role.
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Infographic showing various Fire Risk Assessment job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,556 per year, or $53.6 per hour.
FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

Naval Sea Systems Command

Washington, DC โ€ข On-site

$94.40K - $127.50K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Duties
  • You will be responsible for the analysis of industrial shipboard fires and fire safety data reporting including collection issues and trend analysis for fire incidents, drill performance, audits, and fire assessments results.
  • You will be responsible for the analysis and evaluation of fire safety risk across NAVSEA industrial environments and oversight of fire risk activities of waterfront Engineering Managers.
  • You will be responsible for risk assessment of deferred industrial shipboard fire prevention requirements.
  • You will act as Fire protection SME for fire prevention and protection systems, including water mist and miscellaneous sprinkling, use of installed shipboard systems, owned by SEA05P, to prevent and extinguish industrial shipboard fires.
  • You will lead shipboard fire investigations to determine origin and cause when the fires occur in an industrial environment.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • The incumbent has 24 months to earn this designation. Incumbent must obtain and maintain in accordance with S9800-D-PRO-040/ETAP 2.2.5. Rev 1.
Qualifications
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band level (NH-03) or (GS-13) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: "as a professional engineer overseeing ship and system structures and components related to fire protection to develop fire protection requirements and criteria for mitigating hazards and ensuring fire safety."
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Successful completion of a professional engineering degree. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR
Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration For more information about EI and EIT registration requirements, please visit the National Society of Professional Engineers website at: http://www.nspe.org
OR
Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico The FE examination is not administered by the U. S. Office of Personnel Management. For more information, please visit: http://www.nspe.org/Licensure/HowtoGetLicensed/index.html.
OR
Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A (above). The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A (above)
OR
Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily, there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions.
Additional information
This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-04 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-14 and GS-15. This position has a control point; thus, the salary range may be capped at GS-15, Step 05, which is equivalent to $191,850. If you're current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.