Fire Protection Engineer

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:**
Expert 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. Expert knowledge in designing, inspecting, and testing, fire alarm/detection systems, water-based systems, and special hazard systems. Expert Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910. Working knowledge of other safety regulations commonly set by OSHA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies. Expert research, planning, and organization skills, and demonstrated ability to manage changing and competing priorities under strict timelines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently. Expert written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to develop working relationships and networks. Demonstrated skills in serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ); evaluating and negotiating alternative and equivalent compliance methods. Superior ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, construction specifications, and other facilities documents, and make informed decisions regarding the interpretations of this information. Superior ability to prepare comprehensive reports and follow-up inspections that apply to Life Safety, Fire Alarm, Detection, Water-Based, and/or Special Hazard Systems. Experience: 10 or more years of fire protection engineering experience working with large facilities and/or campuses, preferably within the IC community. Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET accredited program or Degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program. Professional Engineer (PE) license Desired Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering achieved through an accredited graduate program.