Job opening: Fire Protection Specialist
Salary: $59 510 - 77 360 per year
Published at: Aug 31 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
See below for important information regarding this job.
Duties
Serve as a Training Specialist managing, planning, developing and executing a fire section training program designed to ensure all mandated training is accomplished.
Provide and oversee training that consists of (but not limited to), fire suppression, hazardous materials recognition and procedures related to spills and containment, specialized rescue procedures, medical protocol and --
-- training, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)procedures, and Mutual Aid response procedures.
Evaluate results of training and makes necessary adjustments. Review and evaluate training or educational materials (i.e. texts, manuals, and handbooks), training media methods, tests, etc.
Perform life support and emergency response duties.
Use emergency medical tools and equipment
Perform firefighting duties as needed.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: 144 hours per pay period (Position is subject to shift rotation and assignment to abnormal tours of duty.)
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Physical Requirements: Required (Incumbent will be highly encouraged to participate in a physical fitness and wellness program during duty hours.)
- Certifications/Licenses: Firefighter 1 and 2, Fire Officer 2, Fire Instructor 2, Fire Inspector 2, Driver Operator - Pumper, HAZMAT Technician, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Valid State Drivers License
- Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
- Individual must complete a pre-employment and an annual medical exam IAW DoD 6055.05-M to determine the reasonable likelihood of a firefighter's ability to execute the arduous and rigorous essential functions of fire suppression and rescue.
- Age Requirement: Yes (See Additional Information)
Qualifications
To qualify for a Fire Protection Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. For current and former Federal civilian service employees, to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. For all other applicants, to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-08 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
Administering a training program for fire protection and prevention, to include but not limited to structural firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous material, specialized rescue, fire and life safety, etc.
Fire ground operations and fire prevention theory and techniques.
Applying different types of codes and regulatory requirements to include NFPA, OSHA, DoD, and other national consensus standards.
Developing and delivering of training classes relating to fire protection and prevention topics
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B.SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SPF): Department of Defense (DoD) 6055.06-M, "Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program" identifies the level of performance required for all DoD Fire and Emergency Services personnel. The certifications listed below are the minimum mandatory certification requirements for this position. DoD Incumbents shall possess DoD Certifications, or equivalent accredited certifications from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board):
Fire Officer II
Fire Inspector II
Fire Instructor II
Hazardous Materials Technician
Firefighter I and II
Driver Operator - Pumper
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
State of (Ohio, California, Virginia, Pennsylvania) Certifications:
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic**** If you do not possess a certification for the state in which you are applying, you MUST have National Registry certification and be eligible for reciprocity requirements.
Licenses:
Valid State Driver's License
Other training requirements that must be obtained within one year of employment and maintained:
Emergency Vehicle Operator, (EVOC)
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Contacts
- Address DLA Installation Support
8725 John Kingman rd
Ft Belvoir, VA 22060
US
- Name: DLA Installation Support POC
- Phone: 614-692-0877
- Email: [email protected]
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