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: Serves as Firefighter, Paramedic and Hazmat Tech protecting life and property. 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)
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and certification 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) control or extinguish fires; (2) perform rescue operations; (3) operate fire department vehicles; (4) perform fire inspection to reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards; (5) control hazardous materials incidents; (6) conduct training classes; (7) assess patient's conditions; and (8) administer invasive medical procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). 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. Certifications: In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience above, this position requires you to possess Firefighter I and II, Driver Operator-Pumper, and Hazmat Technician Certifications certified through Department of Defense (DoD) Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro Board) in accordance with DoDM 6055.06, Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certifications, AND Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) Certification from the State in the United States or National Registry indicating a future expiration date. NOTE: You must attach a copy of the certification to your application. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency Medical Care Fire Suppression Hazardous Materials Response Preventative Maintenance Teaching Others Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08). Proof of Age: As this is a primary/rigorous firefighter position, your application package MUST include a government issued document indicating your date of birth. Failure to submit this document will result in your application being marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive further consideration for this position. Maximum Entry Age (MEA) The MEA for Firefighters is 37. Applicants not appointed by the last day of the month in which that individual reaches their 37th birthday shall not be appointed or assigned to these positions. Maximum Re-entry Age An employee who previously served on a covered position may be rehired past the MEA as long as he/she is able to complete 20 years of covered service by his/her mandatory retirement age. The maximum re-entry age for the individual is calculated by determining the total amount of time he/she has served on a covered position and subtracting that from age 57, if a firefighter. The employee's current age is compared to the calculated maximum re-entry age to determine if he/she can be rehired into the covered position. Waivers to Maximum Entry Age MEA may be waived, but only under specific circumstances and only if approved by the authorized entity: Waivers to MEA for firefighters must be approved by local Command.
Respond to all classes of fires, including those involving radioactive and hazardous materials, medical emergencies, rescue operations, wild land fires, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergencies.
Provide medical care to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses while conducting complete examinations and determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of their condition and determine appropriate treatment.
Serve as Emergency Medical Coordinator delivering Accredited Emergency Medical Technician training to First Responders, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediates.
Perform pre-fire inspection details making visual inspection of buildings and warehouse, welding sites and items stored to detect any violation of fire prevention regulations.
Develop continuing education program, lessons plans, and standard operating procedures.