Firefighter (Paramedic) Job in Rock Island, IL

Vacancy No. MCFT256131268998HW Department United States Army Installation Management Command
Salary $36,624.00 to $80,712.00 Grade 4 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/29/2025 Close Date 2/7/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Rock Island, IL


Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

About the Position: Position is located at Rock Island IL.

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. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous)

Duties

  • Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic and administers advanced life support emergency medical care to the sick or injured.
  • Performs as a fully trained Firefighter responsible for controlling and extinguishing all types of fire situations.
  • As a Driver Operator, incumbent operates and maintains firefighting vehicles and pumping equipment.
  • As a HAZMAT Technician, incumbent is a member of the hazardous materials emergency response team.
  • As a Rescue Technician, incumbent performs rescue operations including (water, confined space, high angle, rope, vehicle, machinery, structural collapse and water craft).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
  • This position requires the completion of 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.
  • This position is subject to a drug pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • 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.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
  • This position requires a 72-hour weekly tour of duty and may be required to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Incumbent must pass a Firefighters Agility Test prior to employment and annually thereafter.
  • GS-04 - The following certifications must obtained within 24 months of entry into the position: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aerial, HAZMAT Operations.
  • At the GS-05 - The following certifications must obtained within 12 months of entry into the position: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aerial, HAZMAT Operations.
  • At the GS-06 - The following certification must be obtained within 12 months of entry into the position: Hazmat Technician.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
US Citizens
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG)
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible (PPP DoD MSP)
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement (PPP DoD MRNG Dis)
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible (PPP DoD RG)

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

GS-04: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Climbing ladders and/or working at elevated heights and 2) Assisting with or moving people who are mobility impaired. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).
OR
Education: Two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, 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 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-05: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Assisting with controlling and extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, making forced entries, or ventilating structures 2) Assisting in rescue operations including administering first aid to injured victim and 3) Using a variety of equipment for communication, rescue, and medical attention (i.e., telephone and radios, extrication tools, ropes, medical tools, etc.).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.

GS-06: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Controlling and extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures, 2) Performing or assisting in rescue operations including administering first aid to injured victims; and 3) Performing as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience: 1) Controlling and extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures; 2) Performing or assisting in rescue operations including administering first aid to injured victims; 3) Driving and operating firefighting apparatus of significant complexity; e.g., pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and crash rescue trucks; and 4) Performing as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Controlling and extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures; 2) Performing or assisting in rescue operations including administering first aid to injured victims; 3) Driving and operating firefighting apparatus of significant complexity; e.g., pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and/or crash rescue trucks; 4) Assisting in hazardous materials control and response; and 5) performing as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Controlling and extinguishing fires, operating hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Driving and operating firefighting apparatus of significant complexity; e.g., pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and/or crash rescue trucks; 4) Employing hazard materials spilled or release mitigation; 5) Maintaining care of emergency specialized equipment; and 6) Performing as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Selective placement factors: This position has the selective placement factors that require the incumbent must possess and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Paramedic license from the State of Illinois or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. These certifications must have been awarded by the DoD, IFSAC, or Pro-Board accredited training to meet the requirements. If you do not possess all of the above certifications, you will be rated ineligible. (All of the required certifications listed, MUST be submitted with your application package).

At the GS-06 grade level, this position requires you to possess the following certifications: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aerial, Hazmat Operations issued by one of the following: Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS)/ProBoard.

At the GS-07 grade level, this position requires you to possess the following certifications: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aerial, HAZMAT Operations and Technician issued by one of the following: Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS)/ProBoard.

At the GS-08 grade level, this position requires you to possess the following certifications: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aerial, HAZMAT Operations and Technician issued by one of the following: Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS)/ProBoard.

At the GS-09 grade level, this position requires you to possess the following certifications: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aerial, HAZMAT Operations and Technician issued by one of the following: Department of Defense (DOD) Firefighter Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or National Professional Qualification System (NPQS)/ProBoard.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

For grades GS-06/07/08/09: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from 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(n) Installations Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
  • This position will be filled as a GS-4, GS-5, GS-6, GS-7, GS-8 , or GS-09 at management's selection. If selected at the developmental level, promotion to the next grade will be at management's discretion following regulatory requirements such as time-in-grade, training, performance and experience.
  • Management may hire at any grade.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which 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.

1. Your resume:

  • Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
  • 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.
2. DoD Certificates and NREMT License:
  • Depending on the grade you are applying for, you MUST submit a copy of the following: Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper, Apparatus Driver Operator-Aerial, HAZMAT Operations and Technician certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) AND a State or National Registry EMT Paramedic License. If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates and license, your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
  • Rather than submitting individual DoD certificates, if you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) you may provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reach-back Center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil for assistance. Rather than submitting your EMT License, you may print proof of your current EMT License with NREMT from their website (https://www.nremt.org).
  • 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.
3. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable


NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include 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 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 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 02/07/2025 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/12668998).
  • 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
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