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Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
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Conditions of employment
You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 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; AND
2. Performing rescue operations; Performing detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; Operating fire communications equipment; AND
3.Controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or developing, implementing, and/or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
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.
In accordance with DoDM 6055.06M determines DoD Firefighter Pre-qualification Certifications: Pro Board, International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or DoD certifications in Firefighter 1/11, HAZMAT Awareness, Operations and Technician, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Driver/Operator-Pumper, Drive/Operator Mobile Water Supply, Airport Firefighter and Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Public Telecommunicator I and II, Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor IL Additional Required Training (Non-Proboard/IFSAC/DoD): Certifications for Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Confined Space Operations, and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course(EVOC) - Must successfully complete and maintain EVOC certification through an approved provider. EVOC is required in addition to any driver/operator certifications listed above.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pagesFor 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 duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active-duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.
Current or Former Political Appointees: 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. 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.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Additional information
Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil
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 (DODI 1400.25, volume 300). http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/
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.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
- Participates in the planning, direction, and coordination for all functions, oversees subordinates and performs duties required to manage the Fire and Emergency Services program.
- Maintains all certifications and responds to emergencies involving fire, rescue, medical services, aircraft crash rescue firefighting and other circumstances.
- Assists in planning, coordinating, and instructing training programs for department personnel and others. Assists in planning an effective fire prevention program for the Installation, participating in reviewing fire protection and engineering data, design criteria, or specifications for inclusion in construction projects.
- Provides instruction to crew members through demonstrations and lectures on firefighting techniques, fire prevention and protection methods, proper use of equipment, operation and maintenance of apparatus and tools, aircraft crash rescue, hazardous material, and site-specific topics.
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Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment
- Required to participate in the direct deposit program
- This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
- This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Possess and to maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated Defibrillator (AED) training.
- Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- Complete 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.
- Possess Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and to obtain and maintain Pennsylvania (PA) Certification EMT/ or Paramedic within 1 year.
- Occasional Travel up to 10% of the time.
- Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- Requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 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; AND
2. Performing rescue operations; Performing detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; Operating fire communications equipment; AND
3.Controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or developing, implementing, and/or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
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.
In accordance with DoDM 6055.06M determines DoD Firefighter Pre-qualification Certifications: Pro Board, International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or DoD certifications in Firefighter 1/11, HAZMAT Awareness, Operations and Technician, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Driver/Operator-Pumper, Drive/Operator Mobile Water Supply, Airport Firefighter and Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Public Telecommunicator I and II, Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire Officer III, Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor IL Additional Required Training (Non-Proboard/IFSAC/DoD): Certifications for Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Confined Space Operations, and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course(EVOC) - Must successfully complete and maintain EVOC certification through an approved provider. EVOC is required in addition to any driver/operator certifications listed above.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pagesFor 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 duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active-duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.
Current or Former Political Appointees: 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. 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.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Additional information
Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: whs.job.application.assistance@mail.mil
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 (DODI 1400.25, volume 300). http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/
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.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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