About the Position: 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. For more information follow this link: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/10025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707

Duties

This is being announced at multiple grade levels. Duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity at the GS-05/06 grade level. At the full performance, GS-07, the incumbent will: Respond to all fire emergencies to include those involving radioactive and/or hazardous materials, medical emergencies, rescue operations, hazardous material incidents and aircraft emergencies. Ventilate buildings, vehicles and aircraft of products of incomplete combustion, and smoke and gases as well as potential hazardous materials. Respond to emergencies which may include use of fire hydrants, hazardous material personal protective equipment, firefighting vehicles, and various emergency response equipment to control an incident. Analyze the hazardous incident and determine the magnitude of the problem. Perform firefighting tasks involving structures, equipment, crashes, burning aircraft, vehicle fires and spilled or burning hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position is subject to a 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.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position performs, as required, mutual aid support to local fire departments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Fort Johnson Standard Form (SF)-346 Government Operating Vehicle (GOV) License in order to operate government vehicles / equipment both off and on the installation.
• This position requires successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Experience and/or Education Requirements: For the GS-05 grade level: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes items: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; OR (2) Performing rescue operations; AND (3) Detection, reduction, elimination of potential fire hazards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR B. 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 C. 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. For the GS-06 grade level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) Performing rescue operations; (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; AND (4) Operation of firefighting communications equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). * NOTE: For the GS-06 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. For the GS-07 grade level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized crew, industrial, volunteer, or fire department or brigade; (2) Performing rescue operations; (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) Operation of firefighting communications equipment; (5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents OR 6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). * NOTE: For the GS-07 grade level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. In additionto meeting the experience requirements above, applicants must also possess the following certifications through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M, AND a Louisiana State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable: Certification Requirements: GS-05: 1. Firefighter I 2. Firefighter II 3. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations Note: Within 6 months of appointment to the GS-05 grade level the following certifications must be obtained: Airport Firefighter Certification. GS-06: 1. Firefighter I 2. Firefighter II 3. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations 4. Airport Firefighter GS-07: 1. Firefighter I 2. Firefighter II 3. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations 4. Airport Firefighter 5. Driver Operator - Pumper 6. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician 7. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic or equivalent certification. (You will be required to obtain Louisiana State EMT reciprocity if you do not have the state of Louisiana EMT certification). NOTE: This position may be filled at the GS-05, GS-06, or at the full-performance grade level, GS-07. If filled below the full performance grade level, you will have non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-07 (through the intervening grades) when all work can be performed at that level and all other applicable requirements have been met. ***For eligibility for non-competitive promotion to the next grade level, you must be fully certified at the next higher grade level before being eligible for promotion to that grade.*** You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency Medical CareFire SuppressionHazardous Materials ResponsePreventative Maintenance

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions above at the GS-05 level only.

GS-06 level: No education substitution.
GS-07 level: No education substitution.

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

Contacts

• Address EP-APF-W0VFAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT JOHNSON JRTC DO NOT MAIL Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk