FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Duties

• As the Assistant Chief of Training, plans, develops, implements, reviews and evaluates the comprehensive fire prevention training, safety and hazardous material handling programs at the installation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semiannual training schedules for approval.
• Conduct recurring proficiency training in each functional area of fire protection.
• Perform limited supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A Secret security clearance is required
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force civilian drug testing program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP.
• The incumbent is to (a) refrain from the use of illegal, drugs and (b) if required, submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign statements acknowledging the position is identified as a TOP.
• The incumbent of this position must be certified by the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Fire Fighter Certification system as Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor ill, Fire Inspector II, and HAZMAT Incident Commander. Airport Fire Fighter.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the Civil Engineer Career Field
• Incumbent will work a minimum 60-hour week (four 9 hour days and one 24-hour shift). Duties performed during the i4 hour shift are in support of fire ground operations as a Safety Officer.
• Position designated as KEY IA W AFI 36-507. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
• Special Retirement Provisions Authority: Per OPM Letter dated 26 Jun 89 and DOD Memorandum dated 31 Aug 89, one of the following apply:
• FERS ~ Position covered as secondary position under the Federal Employees' Retirement System's special retirement provisions (5 U.S.C. 8412(d))
• CSRS -- Position covered as secondary position under the Civil Service Retirement System's special retirement provisions (5 U.S.C. 8336(c))
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Pre-Employment Physical required
• This is a Mission Essential position. This is a Key position.

Qualifications

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 Fire Protections and Prevention Series 0081.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions: (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 (6) developing, implementing, or providing instruction in fire protection and prevention.

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-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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:
1. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, methodology, and recognized standards covering lire protection and prevention techniques and procedures; agency and installation manuals, rules, and regulations; and federal. state, and local fire protection/prevention ordinances and building codes.

2. Knowledge of the theory of fire propagation and progression and the application of accepted techniques and principles to reduce or eliminate hazards in a specialized environment with a high fire expectancy and potential for severity.

3. Knowledge of the principles, practices. and techniques of lire protection and prevention proficiency training.

4. Ability to prepare and present appropriate fire protection/prevention material for training purposes.

5. Ability to plan. organize, and direct functions and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.

6. Ability to communicate effectively. both orally and in writing.

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.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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. Click for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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