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Form of workPlease 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.
This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link:
https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/FF_Primary_SRC.pdfQualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.
For the GS-05 grade level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes items: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; OR (2) Performing rescue operations; AND (3) Detection, reduction, elimination of potential fire hazards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/ level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OR
Education: Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages.
For the GS-06 grade level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) Performing rescue operations; (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; AND (4) Operation of firefighting communications equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
For the GS-07 grade level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized crew, industrial, volunteer, or fire department or brigade; (2) Performing rescue operations; (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) Operation of firefighting communications equipment; (5) Controlling Hazardous Materials incidents OR 6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
In addition to meeting the experience requirements above, applicants must also possess the following certifications through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M, AND a Louisiana State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable:
Certification Requirements:
GS-05:
1. Firefighter I
2. Firefighter II
3. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations
GS-06:
1. Firefighter I
2. Firefighter II
3. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations
4. Airport Firefighter
GS-07:
1. Firefighter I
2. Firefighter II
3. Airport Firefighter
4. Driver Operator - Pumper
5. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician
6. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic or equivalent certification. (You will be required to obtain Louisiana State EMT reciprocity if you do not have the state of Louisiana EMT certification).Education: FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
* NOTE: For the GS-06 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
* NOTE: For the GS-07 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Employment Type: FULL_TIME
This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. For more information follow this link:
https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/FF_Primary_SRC.pdfQualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.
For the GS-05 grade level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes items: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; OR (2) Performing rescue operations; AND (3) Detection, reduction, elimination of potential fire hazards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/ level position in the federal service (GS-04).
OR
Education: Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages.
For the GS-06 grade level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) Performing rescue operations; (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; AND (4) Operation of firefighting communications equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
For the GS-07 grade level:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized crew, industrial, volunteer, or fire department or brigade; (2) Performing rescue operations; (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) Operation of firefighting communications equipment; (5) Controlling Hazardous Materials incidents OR 6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Emergency Medical Care
- Fire Suppression
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Preventative Maintenance
In addition to meeting the experience requirements above, applicants must also possess the following certifications through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M, AND a Louisiana State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable:
Certification Requirements:
GS-05:
1. Firefighter I
2. Firefighter II
3. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations
GS-06:
1. Firefighter I
2. Firefighter II
3. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations
4. Airport Firefighter
GS-07:
1. Firefighter I
2. Firefighter II
3. Airport Firefighter
4. Driver Operator - Pumper
5. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician
6. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic or equivalent certification. (You will be required to obtain Louisiana State EMT reciprocity if you do not have the state of Louisiana EMT certification).Education: FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
* NOTE: For the GS-06 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
* NOTE: For the GS-07 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Employment Type: FULL_TIME
