Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)

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) People with Disabilities, Schedule A 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 To qualify at GS-05 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing structural and non-structural fires as a member of an organized fire department; Performing rescue operations; Utilizing and maintaining firefighting equipment; Applying basic first aid to personnel in need of assistance. 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. To qualify at GS-06 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing structural and non-structural fires as a member of an organized fire department; Performing rescue operations; Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; Responding to basic hazardous incidents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). NOTE: For the GS-06 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone — no substitution of education for experience is permitted. To qualify at GS-07 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing structural and non-structural fires as a member of an organized fire department by operating firefighting equipment; Performing rescue operations; Controlling hazardous material spills and releases; Providing training in fire protection and prevention; Administering emergency medical care to victims. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). NOTE: For the GS-07 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone — no substitution of education for experience is permitted. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess certified 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 State or National Registry EMT Certification Card. GS-05: Must possess and maintain the Firefighter I and II certifications. GS-06:Must possess and maintain Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), and Driver/Operator. GS-07:Must be certified and maintain certifications within the DOD Fire and Emergency Services Fire Fighter Certification system, Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (FSPQS)/ProBoard or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). Certified as a Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Technician, Driver/Operator ARFF, and Driver/Operator Pumper levels (in accordance with DoD Instruction 6055.6 and DoD Manual 6055.6M). Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by a state or National Registry. NOTE: If assigned to Fort Moore Driver/Operator Aerial certification will be required to be obtained and maintained within 6 months of employment. The position is required to obtain and maintain all regulatory required licenses and/or certifications. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency Medical Care Fire Suppression Firefighting Equipment Hazardous Materials Response Search & Rescue Vehicle Operation
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)