Fire Protection Specialist (Instructor)

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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. About the Position: 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.Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary) Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs and requires pre-employment and random drug screening. This position requires the incumbent to pass pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoD 6055.5M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position. This position requires the incumbent to participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program. This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position requires a valid state and government's driver's license. Incumbent is required to work 60 hours per week (120 hours bi-weekly) which may include at least one 24-hour shift and may include working nights, weekends, and holidays. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. This is a mission essential position. Incumbent has six months from date of employment to transfer State Emergency Medical Tech certs to National Registry Emergency Medical Technician. Must maintain current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED) certification card. Incumbent must obtain DoD, IFSAC, or Pro-Board Certifications for Apparatus Driver/Operator – Pumper and Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS) within one year from date of employment. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Employee must maintain current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED) certification card. 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. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes1) developing training requirements in accordance with fire prevention guidelines; 2) preparing lesson plans and summaries for general training; 3) performing firefighting activities, search and rescue, crash/rescue operations, responding to HAZMAT incidents and responding to medical emergencies. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: NOTE: For each certification listed, you MUST submit a copy with your application package, or you will be rated in-eligible**Fire Officer II, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, HAZMAT Technician, and HAZMAT Incident Commander 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. 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. This is a(n) Fire, Occupational Health & Safety Career Field 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. Recruitment and relocations may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized. Read more 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 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.