Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 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) Detecting fire hazards (potential and immediate) and determining corrective action; 2) Operating firefighting vehicles and equipment in accordance with principles of hydraulics and firefighting techniques; 3) Providing emergency assistance (first aid, HAZMAT, etc.) in accordance with safety standards and regulations; 4) Applying the theory of fire propagation and progression to reduce fire hazards and/or combat fires; 5) Leading a crew of firefighters (i.e. directing drills, assigning work, etc.) (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.)
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.
Additional Information (Continued):
The position often requires irregular hours.
The incumbent will work a 72 hour work week, which included weekends and holidays. Subject to mandatory overtime and recall.
Employee is encouraged to participate in a physical fitness program.
The work requires to employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications for this position:
Firefighter I and II
Fire Officer I and II
Fire Instructor I
Fire Inspector I
HazMat Awareness, Operations, and Technician
Incident Commander (under NFPA standards adopted by DOD)
Driver Operator Pumper
Possess National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification.
These certifications must have been awarded by DOD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications and you have not attached copies of your certifications, you will be rated ineligible.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as charges fire hoses, fire extinguishers, equipment, and incapacitated persons. Must be able to wear protective clothing, such a firefighter ensembles weighing 50-60 pounds. Climbs ladder and works at various heights. The work requires above average agility and dexterity.
Work Environment:
Employee is 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. Must 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. The employee works outside in an all types of weather conditions. Ability to move charges 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 work at various heights.