Firefighter (HazMat Tech/Basic LS)

Description:

As a Firefighter (HazMat Tech/Basic Life Support) / GS-0081-07 for the Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC), you will serve as a fully trained member of a fire fighting crew engaged in the protection of life and property to the installation serviced, and to provide first response fire protection. Incumbent independently performs firefighter duties and performs as a driver/operator of motorized firefighting equipment.

Requirements:

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

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You may qualify at the GS-07 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:

1. Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade;
2. Participating in rescue operations;
3. Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards;
4. Operating fire communications equipment;
5. Controlling hazardous materials incidents; and
6. Managing respirator and cardiac emergencies with treatment that included Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

In addition to the meeting the specialized experience notated above, to occupy this position, the incumbent must currently possess and maintain the following certification levels (You must upload your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application):

• Proboard, IFSAC, or DOD certifications in Firefighter I & II, HAZMAT Awareness, Operations, and Technician, Driver/Operator-Pumper.
• This position requires you to currently possess and to maintain the following certifications: CPR and AED.
• This position requires you to currently possess Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

In addition to the meeting the specialized experience notated above, to occupy this position, the incumbent must obtain and maintain the following certification levels within the notated timeframe:

• This position requires you to obtain and maintain PA Certification EMT or PA Paramedic, within one (1) year of entry.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the following training certifications within 2 (two) years of entry: Proboard, IFSAC or DOD certifications in Public Telecommunicator I and II. Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply, Airport Firefighter, and Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. Certifications for Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Confined Space Operations and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course.

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Employees hired for the first time ("originally hired") into GS-0081 positions must not exceed the established Maximum Entry Age (MEA) at the time of appointment. The MEA for Firefighters (FFs) is 37. An employee originally hired into a covered FF position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches 37 unless a waiver from the Washington Headquarters Services is approved prior to appointment.

Firefighter Special Retirement Coverage (Primary/Rigorous): This position has been identified as a covered primary, rigorous position for special retirement coverage as identified in 5 CFR 831 Subpart I for CSRS Retirement coverage and 5 CFR 842 Subpart H for FERS retirement coverage. The individual hired is subject to Special Retirement provisions to include additional contributions to the retirement fund, mandatory separation/retirement at age 57 with 20 years of approved special retirement provisions service, options for early retirement at any age after 25 years of approved special retirement provisions service, or at age 50 with 20 years of approved special retirement provisions service.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.