Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)
Job Posting for Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician) at USAG Alaska
Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Hazardous Materials Technician)
Federal Civilian Firefighter position at Fort Wainwright Alaska
Federal Civilian Firefighter position at Fort Wainwright Alaska
APPLY HERE: USAJOBS - Job Announcement https://www.usajobs.gov/job/719683200
You may be eligible for a hiring or relocation incentive!
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.
Duties
- Respond to accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses and follow approved department protocols in providing basic life support and performance of non-invasive emergency procedures.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools to work in all phases of firefighting and rescue operations.
- Participate as a member of the department hazardous material response team.
- Respond to fire alarms for all classes of fires, including those involving radioactive and/or hazardous materials, medical emergencies, rescue operations, wild land fires, hazardous material incidents, and aircraft emergencies.
- Perform firefighting tasks involving structures, equipment, crashes, burning aircraft, wildland fires, vehicle fires and spilled or burning hazardous materials.
- Assigned as driver/operator of emergency to include firefighting, aircraft crash rescue, ladder, rescue, hazardous materials, and wildland firefighting vehicles assigned to the installation.
- Conditions of Employment: Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Successful completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination required by the Department of Defense Instruction Manual (DoDiM) 6055.06 to determine ability to safely perform the duties.
Details:
- This position has a lifting requirement up to 50 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
- This is a drug testing position.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and is subject to random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- This position has been designated Mission Essential.
- In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
- This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
- Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
- Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
- This position performs, as required, mutual aid support to local fire departments.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- This position may require up to 5% of official travel.
- This position requires the successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
- This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program. This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
- This position requires the successful completion of an annual Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course. Must obtain and maintain Driver Operator?
- Mobile Water Supply certification within 24 months of occupying the position, the incumbent.
Qualifications:
PROOF OF AGE: As this is a primary firefighter position, your application package MUST include a government-issued document indicating your date of birth. Failure to submit this document will result in your application being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position.
PROOF OF AGE: As this is a primary firefighter position, your application package MUST include a government-issued document indicating your date of birth. Failure to submit this document will result in your application being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position.
Who May Apply:
US Citizens
US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
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 1) Controlling or extinguishing structural and non-structural fires as a member of an organized fire department by operating firefighting equipment; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Controlling hazardous material spills and releases; 4) Providing training in fire protection and prevention; 5) Administering emergency medical care to victims; or (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. 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.
In addition to meeting the experience requirements above, applicants must also possess the following certifications through the Department of Defense (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 indicating a future expiration date when applicable:
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
GS-05: Must possess and maintain the Firefighter I and II Certifications.
(You must obtain Driver Operator - Pumper, Airport Firefighter, Driver Operator - Airport Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) certifications within 180 days of employment.)
GS-06: Must possess and maintain Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Driver Operator - Pumper, Driver Operator - (ARFF) Certifications.
(You must obtain the HAZMAT Technician Certification and the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification within 180 days of employment.)
GS-07: Must possess the Emergency Medical Technician, and the Driver Operator - Aerial Certification. You are required to maintain certifications within the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Firefighter Certification System, Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (FSPQS) / ProBoard, or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
NOTE: Within the first year / 24 months of occupying the position, the incumbent must obtain and continue to maintain the Driver Operator - Mobile Water Supply Certification within 24 months of appointment. The position required to obtain and maintain all regulatory required licenses and/or certifications.
****** Certificate - Basic or equivalent certification (You will be required to obtain EMT Alaska reciprocity if you do not have Alaska EMT).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Emergency Medical Care, Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials Response, Preventative Maintenance
Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For grades GS-06 - GS-07 of this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
You may substitute your education for the required specialized experience at the GS-05 grade only in order to qualify.
Additional information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One-year probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Field (CF) 12 - Safety position. You may claim military spouse preference. If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position, and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention (RRR) Incentives may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that awarding an RRR Incentive is in the Government's Interest.
Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Proof of Age: As this is a primary/rigorous firefighter position, your application package MUST include a government-issued document indicating your date of birth. Failure to submit this document will result in your application being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents that prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
For additional information see: What to Include in your Resume.
DoD Certificates and NREMT License
You MUST submit a copy of the following. If your application packet does not contain proof of having these certificates and licenses, your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
To qualify at the GS-05 grade level you must provide the following DoD IFSAC or Pro-Board issued certifications: Firefighter I Certification and Firefighter II Certification.
To qualify at the GS-06 grade level you must provide the following DoD IFSAC or Pro-Board issued certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), and Driver/Operator Pumper Certifications.
To qualify at the GS-07 grade level you must provide the following DoD IFSAC or Pro-Board issued certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Technician, Driver/Operator ARFF, and Driver/Operator Pumper Certifications. The National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Certification must issue by a state or National Registry certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System.
Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, you may opt to use the DoD Lookup System website (http://www.dodffcert.com/), and then save and upload your one/two-page individual report. (Rather than submitting your EMT License, you may print proof of current registration with NREMT from their website (https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/checkEmtStatus.asp)
If you are a current federal employee and do not have one of the required certificates due to the DoD F&ES Certification Program delay - You may submit a provisional certificate, memorandum from the Fire Chief requesting the certificates, and/or another document showing completion of the course. PLEASE NOTE: If selected, you will not be placed into the position until the official certificate has been received from the DoD F&ES Certificate Program.
Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, including supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited toward qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
how to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/24/2023 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11872640).
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