Firefighter with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Drive firefighting vehicles to the emergency site. Serves as operator of fire fighting vehicles e.g., pumpers, crash/rescue trucks, hazardous material response vehicles, mobile water supplier, aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicles/support vehicles under types of conditions. Performs inspections where nature of hazard and potential severity of fires is of moderate to a high degree. Performs fire prevention inspections of structures, facilities, airfields and areas of the installation. Unreels/connects hose, lays hose lines, operates charged lines, places/raises ladders, operates portable/stationary firefighting apparatus, ventilates buildings/aircraft and other firefighting equipment to extinguish fire and protect life/property. Alternates as hose person, ladder person, hydrant person, rescue person, nozzle person, salvage person, or hand lineperson. Aircraft are small and large and involve corresponding quantities of fuel and are characterized by different design features-affecting the difficulty of firefighting, fuel spills, and/or rescue. Responds to alarms, combats fire and hazardous situations requiring the full performance of firefighting tasks. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period. This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test. The position requires within the first year incumbent must obtain and then continue to maintain National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Firefighter Type II Red Card Certification. This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 . GS-06 Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department; controlling hazardous material incidents; operation of fire communications equipment; and performing emergency medical treatment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). GS-07 Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes controlling and extinguishing fires; developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention; operation of fire communications equipment; experience operating emergency vehicles under adverse weather and/or traffic conditions; and experience performing patient examination and providing prompt and efficient patient care. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the certifications for the appropriate level you are applying listed and in the Required Documents sections below in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M. GS-06 Certificates: Applicants must have the following DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System (DoD F&ES), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) certifications at the time of application: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, Drive Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting AND a State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic .GS-07 Certificates: Applicants must have the following DoD, IFSAC or Pro Board professional certifications at the time of application: Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, HazMat Technician, Driver Operator Pumper, Driver Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply, Driver Operator Aerial AND a State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency Communication
Emergency Medical Care
Fire Suppression
Firefighting Equipment
Hazardous Materials Response For the GS-06 level: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05). For the GS-07 level: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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. One 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(n) areer Field 12 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. Relocation and/or Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Benefits Help 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 window Learn 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. 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 . click apply for full job details

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