Federal

Fire Protection Engineer

Office of the Director of National Intelligence ยท Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
๐Ÿ“ Bethesda, Maryland GS-11 $85,447 - $111,087/yr
Posted: Feb 11, 2026 Deadline: Mar 5, 2026 (Closes in 18 days days left)

About This Position

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) vision and direction to the ODNI enterprise. This includes synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional issues. The COO oversees all ODNI business operations, including such areas as human resources, internal policies, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management.

Qualifications

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. Desired Requirements: 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.

Major 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.

Education

Bachelors degree.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

Additional Information

Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management. On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned. Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds. Reasonable Accommodations: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to 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 [email protected], by unclassified email at [email protected], by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD 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.

How to Apply

We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. Click "Apply" at the top of the page. Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJobs. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: - Classified or government sensitive information - Social Security Number (SSN) - Photos of yourself - Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. - Encrypted and digitally signed documents

Required Documents

A complete application package must include: a. RESUME: Only resumes up to a total of two (2) pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: job title; name of employer; beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format); and hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Additionally, include a detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills and responsibilities, to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable), and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted. c. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed. d. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Fire Protection Engineer position at Office of the Director of National Intelligence?
The salary range for this position is $85,447 - $111,087/yr. This is a GS-11 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Fire Protection Engineer job located?
This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
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 ...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 5, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
What does GS-11 mean?
GS-11 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.