Fire Protection Specialist

The Fire Protection Specialist (FPS) is responsible to perform as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) under the direction of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Authority having jurisdiction. SME subjects include but are not limited to type of construction; occupancy classification; facility separation; water supplies; fire alarm detection systems; standpipe systems; and life safety requirements. Physical fitness to perform these duties is essential and the FPS must always remain in full duty status to perform these functions.

• Required to follow all company, personnel, and safety policies while performing all assigned duties in a safe work manner.  
• Develops, implements, and maintains a Fire Protection program that complies with NASA-STD-8719.11 for KSC and NASA-owned resources at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. 
• Provides annual facility fire risk analyses and Fire Protection engineering surveys for mission essential and hazardous operations facilities. 
• Reviews and submits engineering comments for compliance of design deliverables on all new, refurbishment, and modification facility projects. 
• Attends annual testing of the fire pumps. 
• Provides support for facility projects at KSC including, but not limited to, site plan approval requests and field inspections for code compliance or installation violations. 
• Participates in pre-construction conferences, final facility inspections, monitoring of and testing of Fire Protection and detection systems and fire safety features.  
• Reviews punch lists to ensure all non-compliant Fire Protection items are included and meets with construction management to resolve issues.  
• Reviews and submits engineering comments of construction shop drawings, equipment installation in hazardous locations, and self-help facility modifications. 
• Witnesses all final acceptance tests of Fire Protection systems to ensure compliance with approved design documents and applicable codes and standards as a representative of the AHJ. 
• Provides code compliance consultation services for requests submitted by NASA engineering, design engineering firms, institutional safety organizations, and facility managers. 
• Reviews and submits engineering review comments on utility outage impacts to identify life safety and Fire Protection concerns associated with the outage. 
• Provides support for facility projects site plan approval requests. 
• Reviews and submits engineering comments of construction shop drawings and for equipment installation in hazardous locations. 
• Schedules and supervises fire hydrant flow tests for new or modified fire suppression systems. Maintains documentation on available flows from KSC fire hydrants. Reviews fire operations flow test results to determine any hydraulic gradient issues. Reports findings to the AHJ. 

• Attends the annual NASA Fire Coordinators Meeting and annual NFPA Conference and Expo. 
• Must obtain a minimum of eight (8) Continuing Education Units per year directly related to Fire Protection and provide documentation of completion to the AHJ. 
• Completes required training courses. 
• Diversity:  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. 
• Ethics:  Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 
• Supervisory Responsibilities:  This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. 
• Other duties as assigned 

• Required Certifications: 

• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) with 6 years minimum experience directly related to Fire Protection or Professional Engineer registered in Fire Protection Engineering and 5 years minimum experience directly related to Fire Protection Engineering. 
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.  Must be at least 21 years of age. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class E Florida state driver’s license. 
• Must meet all standards as required by Performance Work Statement. 
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. 
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Honorably discharged from the Armed Services (If Applicable) 
• Ability to maintain CFPS certification. 
• Requires an expert working knowledge of National Fire Codes, Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA Standards, Florida Building Codes, IBC and NASA requirements. 

• Successfully completed all training and obtained all required licenses, certifications and security/medical clearances for the site. 
• Have no record or history of illegal drug use, sale, possession, or manufacture. 
• Have no felony convictions and no convictions that reflect on the individual’s reliability. 
• Must be able to successfully pass all required Psychological examinations. 
• Must be able to meet drug testing and alcohol-free workforce requirements to include random drug and/or alcohol testing. 
• Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, apply written rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training material. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Skill in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment. 
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Outlook. 

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.) 

• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. 
• During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise