Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)

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 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 (Primary/Rigorous) About the Position: Position is located in Fort Walker, VA. 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. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position is subject to a pre-employment drug 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 (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Position requires employee to remain clean-shaven to insure integrity of mask fit for breathing apparatus. Position requires a work schedule of 72 hours a week, and 144 hours per pay period. Position requires 24-hour rotating shifts. Incumbent may be required to work overtime as the need arises. Employee must maintain current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED) card. For the GS-07 position - Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must obtain and maintain the following DoD Firefighter certification levels: Driver/Operator ARFF (Airport Rescue Firefighting) and Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply certifications. For the GS-06 position - Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must obtain and maintain the following DoD Firefighter certification levels: Airport Firefighter and Hazardous Materials Technician. For the GS-05 position - Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must obtain and then maintain National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic license. For the GS-05 position - Within twelve (12) months of appointment, must obtain the following DoD Fire and Emergency Services Fire Fighter Certifications: Hazardous Materials Operations and Driver/Operator Pumper certifications. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible (PPP DoD MSP) Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement (PPP DoD MRNG Dis) Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible (PPP DoD RG) 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. GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) assisting with lifting firefighting equipment or climbing standard ladders to assist with rescue and 2) assisting crew members with firefighting techniques. 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. GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes work that involves : 1) the use of firefighting and fire prevention techniques and methods such as performing search and rescue; 2) use of firefighting equipment, and 3) performing basic life support functions, to include stabilizing a patient, performing CPR, using an AED, airway management and treating for shock. 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 1) work that involves the use of firefighting and fire prevention techniques and methods such as performing search and rescue, operating hose lines and performing ventilation; 2) use of firefighting equipment to include driving and operating a full range of emergency services apparatus such as pumpers and aerial trucks; perform hazard assessment and/or conduct fire prevention inspections; 3) use of HAZMAT control procedures containing spills and leaks, applying absorbents, and operating various meters; 4) perform basic life support functions and medical protocols such as performing patient assessment, stabilizing a patient, performing CPR, using an AED, airway management and treating for shock. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). This position has selective placement factors: Certifications issued by the Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS)/ProBoard. (Note: Certificates must be uploaded at the time of application.). GS-05 Certificates issued by one of the following: Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS)/ProBoard. Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Emergency Medical Technician - Issued by National Registry GS-06 Certificates issued by one of the following: Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS)/ProBoard. Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Driver Operator Pumper Emergency Medical Technician - Issued by National Registry GS-07 Certificates issued by one of the following: Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS)/ProBoard. Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Hazardous Materials Technician Driver Operator Pumper Airport Firefighter Hazardous Materials Technician Emergency Medical Technician - Issued by National Registry 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 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/ GS-06/07 - Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, 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) Installations 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, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Positions of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment 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. Selection may be made at any grade level, with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties. 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.