What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Placement Program - National Park Service Structural Fire Protection position at Student Conservation Association?
Position Summary
The National Park Service (NPS) Structural Fire Protection Individual Placement Program provides students enrolled in fire protection engineering, fire administration, or fire investigation degree programs an opportunity to gain practical work experience that will augment academic training related to the duties of a fire protection technician. Individual Placements will support efforts to establish and maintain an effective structural fire prevention and protection program, reducing the risks of death, injury, property loss, and damage to historic collections from the effects of structure fires. Positions are located at NPS sites across the United States.
Schedule
May 18, 2025 - July 26, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
individual Placements will not be performing wildland or structural firefighting activities. As a NPS Structural Fire Protection Individual Placement, you may be responsible for the following duties, which can vary by park location :
- Assist with the development of a fire inspection program by identifying occupancy types and assessing the risks to life safety in the event of a structure fire.
- Perform annual fire and life safety building inspections.
- Develop evacuation plans.
- Assist with the development of inspection, testing, and maintenance plans for fire protection systems.
- Conduct training classes on portable fire extinguishers.
- Perform monthly portable fire extinguisher checks.
- Establish a fire hydrant inspection and flow test program.
- Establish a hot work permit program.
- Revise a park's structural fire management plan (SFMP).
- Assess the fire protection of a historic building and make recommendations for protecting the building from structure fire better in the future.
- Review plans for new construction and provide feedback to the Regional Structural Fire Marshal (RSFM).
- Additional tasks will be specific to each work site.
- More information about this Individual Placement Program opportunity can be found here : https : / / www.nps.gov / articles / structural-fire-protection-internships.htm
- More information about the NPS Structural Fire Program can be found here : https : / / www.nps.gov / orgs / 1231 / index.htm
Required Qualifications
fire protection engineering
Preferred Qualifications
Must be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member. This includes :
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Depending on the National Park Service site, housing may be provided in a shared apartment, shared house, dormitory, or remote cabin.
Compensation
Personal Vehicle Information
A personal vehicle is needed to travel to and from work and travel to town for amenities, such as groceries. Most parks do not have public transportation available.
Additional Benefits
AmeriCorps : Eligible / Optional
Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $467
