Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER, Position Description Number NGT6307000 and is part of the 157 Air Refueling Wing at Pease Air National Guard Base.
Duties
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Station Chief responsible for oversight and direction of the day-to-day operations of a fire station with two or more firefighting crews(including a Crew Chief and assigned crew) who drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, fight airfield and structural fires, perform crash and rescue operations, and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards. The incumbent will work a regular tour of duty of 72 hours per week consisting of 48 hours on and 48 hours off per shift. Required to participate in a physical fitness program and pass an initial and annual physical. Incumbent is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless TDY or on leave.
NOTE: The Salary Range indicated in this announcement is for the basic GS pay scale and is not reflective of special firefighter pay for the applicable tour of duty.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- All positions require a security clearance and drug testing. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain at the appropriate clearance within one year of appointment. Applicants must pass a drug test prior to appointment.
- Must be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification: Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I ,Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Incident Commander, and Airport Firefighter. Current National Registry Emergency Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification or higher.
- May be required to work over the standard tour of duty, overtime must be approved by the supervisor and Finance.
- May require an approval of an age waiver based on requirements of the position.
- Required to participate in a physical fitness program and pass an annual physical and annual agilities test.
- Incumbent is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless TDY or on leave.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent.
Highly qualified applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, or equivalent in other pay systems. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience in (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, professional, or governmental fire department; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; (6) two years' experience in aircraft rescue firefighting for military KC-46 tanker aircraft.
Minimally qualified applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, or equivalent in other pay systems. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience in (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, professional, or governmental fire department; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; (6) one years' experience in aircraft rescue firefighting for military (KC 130, KC-135, KC-10 and/or KC-46) tanker aircraft
The incumbent of this position must be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification system or equivalent as Fire Officer II (Includes Fire Officer I), Fire Instructor I ,Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Incident Commander (Includes HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations), and Airport Firefighter (Includes Firefighter I, II). Current National Registry Emergency Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification or higher.
Specific Medical Requirements:
Must submit to and pass, without exception, initial and annual occupational physicals in accordance with the current edition of NFPA 1582 (Medical Requirements for Firefighters) and DoD 6055.05-M (OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS and SURVEILLANCE MANUAL).
Eyes: Corrected distant vision must be at least 20/30 in one eye and 20/70 in the other eye. Uncorrected distant vision is required only if it is likely that corrective lenses may be lost or broken. If so, uncorrected distant vision must be at least 20/100 binocular. Ability to distinguish basic colors is required. Applicants must be free from acute or chronic eye disease.
Ears: Using an audiometer for measurement, there should be no loss of 30 or more decibels in the unaided worst ear at the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz levels.
Nose, Mouth, and Throat: Applicants must be free from conditions that interfere with distinct speech, free breathing, or with the use of breathing apparatuses or protective equipment.
Lungs: Applicants must be free from any pulmonary or chest wall disease or condition that results in not being able to perform the duties of the position.
Heart and Blood Vessels: The following conditions may be cause for rejection: organic heart disease, valvular or vascular diseases, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, recurrent syncope, or history of myocardial infarction.
Abdomen: Acute or chronic disease or inflammation of the abdominal viscera, hernia, or significant enlargement of the liver or spleen that interferes with the performance of the duties of the position will be cause for rejection.
Spine, Pelvic, Sacroiliac and Lumbo-Sacral Joints: Applicants must have free movement of spine and pelvic joints.
Neurological System: Degenerative neurological disease or disorder that results in documented evidence of neurological impairment that renders the applicant unable to perform the duties of the position will be cause for rejection. A history of serious mental disease may be disqualifying.
Extremities: Individuals cannot have anomalies in the number, form, proportion, and movement of the extremities that interfere with function. This includes non-united fractures; non-reducible dislocations; united fractures and reduced dislocations with incomplete restoration of function; amputation of arm, hand, leg, or foot; loss of any skeletal portion of the thumb of either hand; loss of more than the two distal phalanges of the ring or little fingers of either hand; any lose joints; pes cavus, weak foot, or clubfoot; flatfoot with symptoms unresponsive to orthotics; loss or deformity of great toe or any two toes on the same foot; torn cartilage or loose foreign bodies within the knee joint; instability of the knee joint; or inadequately healed surgical procedure.
Education
Must be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification system or equivalent as Fire Officer II (Includes Fire Officer I), Fire Instructor I ,Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Incident Commander (Includes HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations), and Airport Firefighter (Includes Firefighter I, II). Current National Registry Emergency Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification or higher.
Must upload proof of certifications. Failure to upload information will result in applicant not being considered for the position.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Emergency Response, Fire Suppression, Incident Management.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
2. Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade.
3. A complete application package, including all supporting documents (i.e., resumes, OFFICIAL transcripts (copies) if required, licenses, and any other supporting documents etc.), must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
4. Must submit all DoD Firefighter Certifications: Fire Officer II (Includes Fire Officer I), Fire Instructor I ,Fire Inspector I, HAZMAT Incident Commander (Includes HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations), and Airport Firefighter (Includes Firefighter I, II). Current National Registry Emergency Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification or higher.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
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 towards 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 application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12354983
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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