About the Position: Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), is located in Northern New York and is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, and Adirondack Mountains to the east. 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://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/FF_2nd_SRC.pdf

Duties

Serve as a Captain responsible for oversight and direction of the day-to-day operations of a fire station for an assigned shift. Take charge of all firefighting activities at the scene in the absence of the Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief. May supervise the performance of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) containment and control duties, and/or basic, intermediate, or paramedic duties. Oversee the control and extinguishing of fires, rescuing of people endangered by fire, and reduction or elimination of potential fire hazards involving airfield, structural firefighting, and crash rescue. Direct the operation of firefighting vehicles such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, crash-rescue trucks, and airport rescue vehicles. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; develops performance standards and rates employees; interviews candidates for subordinate positions. Identify developmental and training needs of employees; and provides and/or arranges for needed development and training. Provide a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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 45lbs. 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.
• 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.
• This position requires participation in a physical fitness program.
• Incumbent is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless in a Temporary Duty (TDY) status or on leave.
• Incumbent works a minimum of a 72 hour week.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Government driver's license.
• Travel away from normal duty station 5% of the time.

Qualifications

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. 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) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Operating fire communications equipment; 5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; 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-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. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain ALL of the following Department of Defense, IFSAC or Pro Board certifications: Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, and Airport Fire Fighter. (NOTE: You must attach copies of ALL of the certifications to your application). This position also requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic or State equivalent Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of the certifications to your application). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityEmergency CommunicationFire SuppressionFirefighting EquipmentManaging Human Resources 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).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BN-APF-W0XQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT DRUM DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk