Firefighter; hazardous Materials Operations

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, and (HAZMAT) Operations and assist in reducing and/or eliminating potential fire hazards and reacting to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials as a first responder to protect persons, property, or the environment.

This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions A pre-employment physical is required for this position. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0081, Fire Protection and Prevention Series.

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

Title 5 U.S.C. 3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter. For initial appointments, applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level.

Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position. Certification requirements for this position are:
Firefighter II (includes Firefighter I), HAZMAT Awareness, and HAZMAT Operations. Must obtain Alaska Wildland or Red Card certification within 12 months.

IMPORTANT:
If you have received a Student # for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript.

Note:

If you do not know your Student , you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center .mil.

If you do not have a Student /or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration.

Special Retirement Provisions Authority:

- FERS:
Position covered as rigorous under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802). Authority, USO Memo, dated 30 December 2004. or- CSRS:
Position covered as rigorous under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters- [ 5 U.S:

C. 8331 (21 ), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902). Authority, USO Memo, dated 30 December 2004.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of basic and specialized structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures; and of basic and…