Firefighter

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Qualifications: GS-05:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Performing first aid procedures and CPR; 2) Performing firefighting duties which demonstrate knowledge of equipment and firefighting techniques; 3) Performing various developemental assignments under direct supervision successfully; 4) Demonstrating basic knowledge of firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operations, fire extinguishing equipment operations, etc.); and 5) Assisting with the control of HAZMAT incidents while implimenting training in fire protection and prevention.
Required Certifications: Firefighter I, HAZMAT - Awareness, and EMS First Responder.
GS-04:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a volunteer or member of a fire department or brigade; 2) Assisting with rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Operating fire communications equipment; and 5) Assisting with the control of HAZMAT incidents while implimenting training in fire protection and prevention.
Required Certifications to obtain: Firefighter I and HAZMAT - Awareness.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education: In lieu of specialized experience, the following education may be substituted:
GS-05:
4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree.
GS-04:
2 years above high school with related course work.Employment Type: FULL_TIME