Firefighter

Summary
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
About the Position: This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link: http://www.armycivilianservice.com/JOA/FF-Primary-SRC.pdf
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c).
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Duties

• At the GS-05/06 level, you will work under close supervision in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training . As a Firefighter (Basic Life Spt/Hazardous Matls Tech) at the GS-07 level you will perform the following duties:
• Provide medical care as an emergency medical technician. Recognize signs which have specific bearing on patient condition, while observing patients appearance and behavior.
• Perform standardized emergency medical procedures for critically and seriously ill patients.
• Serve as driver-operator of motorized firefighting equipment, exercising a thorough knowledge of equipment capabilities.
• Drive firefighting equipment to and from scene of fire; positions vehicles so that maximum utilization may be made of its facilities and equipment.
• Serve as a member of a firefighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property.
• Unreel and connect hoses, lay hose lines, operate charged lines; place and raise ladders; operate portable and stationary firefighting apparatus.
• Use chemicals, axes, bars, hooks, and other firefighting equipment to extinguish fires.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Must sign DA Form 5019 acknowledging both pre-appointment and periodic random drug testing requirements.
• Must possess a valid state issued driver's license.
• Position is designated as an Inclement Weather position and is subject to recall to duty and mandatory overtime.
• Must be able to pass pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoD 6055.05M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position
• Must successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test.
• Incumbent must participate in the Fire Division's Fitness and Wellness Program that includes a cardiovascular physical fitness program IAW NFPA 1583 and DODI 6055.06.
• Incumbent must wear a uniform and appropriate safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Position requires you to work 72 hours per week to include weekends and holidays.
• Mission Essential Position: Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief/Commander.
• Incumbent may be required to remain on duty after official shift ends, i.e., mandatory overtime; subject to recall to duty. Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone at their residence to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
To qualify for the GS-05 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an engine crew for an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade.
To qualify for the GS-06 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; performing rescue operations; and controlling hazardous materials incidents.
To qualify for the GS-07 based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; performing rescue operations; controlling hazardous materials incidents; detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; and operation of fire communications equipment.
OR
At the GS-05 level you may substitute education for specialized experience by successfully completing a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in an accredited college of university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study.
OR
Combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience described above may be used to meet total qualification requirements at the GS-05 level.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Additional Qualification Requirements GS-05: Must possess and maintain the following Certifications: Firefighter I and Firefighter II. With the exception of the HAZMAT Incident Command Certification level, the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program shall recognize and accept certification certificates from any entity accredited by the IFSAC or the Pro-Board only when the DoD employee has satisfied the required prerequisite certification level(s). Employees who have completed IFSAC or Pro-Board accredited training programs may request DoD equivalent certification certificates under the reciprocity provision of the certification program. The certificates being submitted for reciprocity must have the appropriate IFSAC or Pro-Board seal on them.
Additional Qualification Requirements GS-06: Must possess and maintain the following Certifications: Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Technician and EMT certification.
Additional Qualification Requirements GS-07: Must possess and maintain the following Certifications: Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Technician and EMT certification, Driver Operator - Pumper, Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply, Driver Operator - Aerial.
You must submit a copy of all of the above referenced certifications AND proof of age with your application package, if your application package does not contain a copy of required certifications AND proof of age your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive any further consideration.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Program (CP) 12 - Safety position.
• Non-Competitive promotion potential to the target grade when time in grade and qualification requirements are met, and management recommends promotion.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Position will be recruited at the development Firefighter GS-05 or GS-06 position or the full performance GS-07 position.

• Benefits
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Basis for Rating:In accordance with Direct Hire Authority, all applicants will be rated. All qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  1. Your resume:
  
  • Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
  
  2. DoD Certificates and NREMT License :
  
  • DoD Certificates: You MUST submit a copy of the following:
  • For GS-05 - Firefighter I and II.
  • For GS-06 -Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Technician and EMT certification.
  • For GS-07 - Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Technician and EMT certification, Driver Operator - Pumper, Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply, Driver Operator - Aerial.
  • These must be certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire ...