About the opportunity
You will serve as a Fire Safety Assessment Specialist in the Commander Naval Surface Northwest Command of Commander Navsurf Gru Northwest. Major duties include serving as a Damage Control expert supporting the Fire Safety Assessment Program (FSAP), supporting the Emergency Management program by training staff on Area Commander duties, maintaining the Casualty Response Plan, and coordinating with Supporting Commanders to improve fire response readiness. You will assist in planning, executing, and monitoring short- and long-term strategies and process improvements to enhance fire response capabilities, provide technical guidance to the Force Damage Control Officer, Program Managers, and surface ships, and plan all aspects of a yearly Full-Scale Exercise to assess Area Commander proficiency in responding to a major shipboard fire.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $100,602 to $130,786 per year
- Comprehensive federal benefits package through the Department of the Navy
Who can apply?
- Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
- Specialized experience must demonstrate leading shipboard assessments, policy reviews, and training for fire Marshalls and emergency teams by supporting the planning, education, and monitoring of short- and long-range strategies
Required documents
- A complete resume restricted to no more than 2 pages, including employer's name, starting and end dates, hours per week, and pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience
- Supporting documentation for eligibility and qualification claims
- SF-50(s) showing you held the next lower GS grade for at least one year if applying for a promotion
When to apply
- Announcement Opening Date: 2026-09-09
- Application Closing Date: 2026-09-18 at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation
- Submit the application prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date
- Complete required USA Hire Assessments within the specified deadline if notified
Additional information
- This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program
- Recruitment incentives and relocation expense reimbursement may be offered depending on funding availability
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with GS-11 equivalent experience in leading shipboard assessments and policy reviews.
- Experts in Damage Control and fire safety training for emergency teams.
- Those interested in working on-site in Everett, Washington.
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation expense reimbursement may be offered depending on funding availability, so candidates should verify this.
- The resume must be strictly limited to two pages.
- Candidates should verify if a probationary period applies to this specific role.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a perfect fit for someone looking to lead high-level fire response strategies and execute full-scale exercises to enhance the readiness of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Our take
Highly recommended for Damage Control experts with a deep background in shipboard fire safety and federal service experience.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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