Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Interpreting fire prevention instructions, regulations and procedures to manage all phases of the department's fire prevention program;
2) Developing public fire and life safety training programs; and
3) Conducting inspections.
Note: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
Additional Conditions Of Employment:
- The employee is required to work a 60-hour week, 9-hours each weekday with one overnight 24-hour shift. Subject to mandatory overtime and recall.
- Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
- Employee is required to possess certification by the DoD Firefighter Certification System as Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I and II and HAZMAT Awareness.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position must possess the ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers, equipment, and incapacitated persons. Climbs ladders and works at various heights. The work requires above average agility and dexterity. May deal with victims in emergency situations that may be in varying stages of fright, panic, injury, and shock. Position must possess the ability to move charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers and other equipment. Climbs ladders and works at various heights. During inspections and investigations the incumbent may be required to work in confined spaces with limited mobility, lighting or ventilation.
Position is required to respond to related emergencies to assist as required. Must successfully perform tasks and functions necessary for the protection of life and property and to support firefighters, auxiliary fire party personnel and others as assigned. Must be physically and mentally qualified to perform all firefighting and related hazardous duties of the position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
In conjunction with the performance of required training and operational duties, position may be exposed to out of control fires, HAZMAT spills, or possible explosions. May suffer from bums, dehydration, and other effects of heat; smoke inhalation, heavy protective clothing, falling materials, or explosions. Subject to physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities, exposure to HAZMAT and high noise levels. Position may be required to work outside in all types of weather conditions. Position may be exposed to out-of-control fires, HAZMAT spills, or possible explosions. May suffer from burns, dehydration, and other effects of heat; smoke inhalation, heavy protective clothing, falling materials, or explosions.
Subject to physical injury and sensory damage from firefighting activities, exposure to HAZMAT and high noise levels. May deal with victims in emergency situations that may be in varying stages of fright, panic, injury, and shock.There may be hazards while operating or riding fire trucks at high speeds under adverse conditions. Position may work outside in all types of weather conditions. Ability to move charged fire hoses, fire extinguishers and other equipment. Must be able to wear protective clothing, such as firefighter ensembles weighing 50 - 60 pounds. Climbs ladders and works at various heights.