FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity engaged in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards and reacting to the (continued under Duties).

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection Series.

Condition of Employment continued: May be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC).

The incumbent of this position must maintain Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher and CPR/AED certifications as condition of employment.

The incumbent of this position must sustain NWCG Wildland Red Card requirements to include annual work capacity test as a condition of employment.

If the incumbent does not currently hold the WLF Red Card, they must complete all academic and work capacity test requirements within six months as condition of employment.

The incumbent of this position may be assigned to the Technical Rescue Team and required to complete additional DoD Firefighter Certifications as directed by the Fire Chief.

Once designated as part of the Technical Rescue Team the employer will be responsible for the training, but the employee must successfully complete all certification requirements as condition of employment.

The incumbent of this position may be assigned to the Technical Rescue Team and required to complete additional DoD Firefighter Certifications as directed by the Fire Chief.

Once designated as part of the Technical Rescue Team the employer will be responsible for the training, but the employee must successfully complete all certification requirements as condition of employment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME).

This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Occasional travel may be required. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, and identification.

Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity; of the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to water flow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc.; and of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures.

Knowledge of basic building design, construction, and occupancy; and of the latest changes in aircraft cockpit design, ordnance placement, and cabin layouts to include the operation of hatch or canopy release mechanisms, ejection seat mechanisms, and/or oxygen supply systems.

Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. Skill in operating communications equipment.

Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing; to lift and carry heavy loads; and to apply emergency first aid techniques PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTER INFORMATION: MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Title 5 U.S.C.

3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter.

For initial appointments, applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment.

This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian fire fighting position covered by title 5 U.S.C.

section 3307 provisions OR to qualified veteran preference eligibles who may be eligible for waivers in accordance with section 3 of DoDI 1400.25-V336.

NOTE: Applicants who are past the maximum entry age, are re-entering into a primary/rigorous position and have previous special retirement coverage service - may be eligible to be rehired or reinstated to a primary/rigorous covered position without requiring a maximum entry age waiver if he/she will be able to complete 20 years of covered service by age 57.

Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level.

Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes.

Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position.

Certification requirements for this position are: Operator Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial*, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS)*.

The incumbent of this position must maintain Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher and CPR/AED certifications as condition of employment.

*NOTE - Employee must be able to obtain both the Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial and Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS) IAW DoD Firefighter Certification System within one year.

Failure to accomplish the certifications will result in termination from employment. IMPORTANT: Please upload copies of your FF certs and EMR/EMT card.

If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript.

Note: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil.

If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration.

Special Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS Position covered as rigorous under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C.

8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. OR Position covered as rigorous under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902].

Major Duties:

Summary cont'd: presence or potential releases of hazardous materials as a first responder to protect persons, property, or the environment.

Duties: Performs hazard and risk assessment techniques in completing initial incident analysis.

Drives and operates firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles.

Performs crash-rescue and structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities and where hazardous conditions are such that the expectancy for fire is high and potential for becoming destructive is great.

Performs rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepare the victim(s) for transport to a medical facility.

Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities.

Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures performing work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.