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U.S. Citizen Applicants

As a Fire Protection Specialist, GS-0081-08, you will direct, plan, and organize Fire Emergency Services activities. Represent the Fire Protection program with a variety of unit and functional area organizations. Manage the Hazard Assessment Inspection Program, Public Fire Prevention and Education Program, Fire Protection Engineering, and Extinguisher Maintenance Program. Develop and maintain a variety of documentation such as fire prevention inspection schedules and facilities jackets on assigned facilities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title 5 excepted service position.
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness testing program.
• The employee is required to work a 72-hour week on a 24 hour on, 24 hour off basis which includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
Bargaining Position
AOC A: NG employees at the 171st ARW
AOC B: NG employees in the 171st Air Refueling Wing (This includes 258th ATCS, 146 Weather Flight, 146 ARS, and 147 ARS)
AOC C: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC D: All Service Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC E: Federal Employees in an Agency outside of the Pennsylvania National Guard
AOC F: U.S. Citizen Applicants

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible

*NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Tier 3 Security Clearance.

Supervisor for this position is Major Saccone

Manpower # 00759402

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Application must indicate at least 1 year equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience in controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. Experience in Rescue operations. Experience in detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards. Experience in the operation of fire communications equipment. Experience controlling hazardous materials incidents. Experience developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Special Retirement Provisions Authority: Per OPM Letter dated 21 Nov 03, 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)). Authority: Under Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 21 Nov 03OR-CSRS-- Position covered as secondary position under the Civil Service Retirement System's special retirement provisions (5 U.S.C. 8366(c)). Authority: Under Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 21 Nov 03Note: Special retirement coverage is effective retroactive to the date of the personnel actionof this SCPD.

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):

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

2. Other supporting documents:

• SF-50 - All current Federal Employees must submit their MOST RECENT SF-50.
• DoD Firefighter Certified Fire Officer III (All applicants must submit)
  DoD Firefighter Certified Fire Instructor III (All applicants must submit)
  DoD Firefighter Certified Fire Inspector II (All applicants must submit)
  DoD Firefighter Certified HAZMAT Incident Commander (All applicants must submit)
  DoD Firefighter Certified Airport Fire Fighter (All applicants must submit)

• Priority Placement Program
  a. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
  - Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
  - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
  - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
  b. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
  - Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
  - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
  - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
  c. Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:
  - Marriage Certificate
  - Spouses PCS Orders
  - Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist
  
  Veterans Preference (Applicants must submit documentation for Veterans Preference. If no documents are provided the agency cannot establish Veterans Preference and will not be given preference.) If you are claiming veterans' preference, please submit the following documents. Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail.
  
  a. Veterans claiming 5 point veterans' preference must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge. 5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
  
  b. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
  
  c. Other 10-point Preference Eligibles must submit legible copy of your DD214(s) that indicates the Character of Service at discharge and provide documentation of your other 10-point preference. If claiming 10 point preference, you must provide required documentation described on the back of the SF-15 which proves that you are entitled to such preference. 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation is not submitted with your application.
  
  d. If you are a current active-duty military member who does not have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
  

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