About the Position: This position is located at the Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Protection & Prevention Division, Fort Riley, KS. 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_Primary_SRC.pdf.

Duties

Conduct inspections of different types of facilities to ensure compliance with Department of the Army regulations, Department of Defense and OSHA standards, and IMCOM and local regulations. Perform fire prevention inspections of airfields to include aircraft hangers, aprons, ammunition storage areas, movements of ammunition, and fuel storage areas. Conduct an information distribution program concerning a variety of fire prevention practices with regard to the particular client's needs. Serve as a safety officer at the scene of a fire or other types of emergencies. Conduct continuous fire prevention classes and training at six on-post schools and nine major child and youth services facilities. When on a 24-hour shift, employee will respond to emergencies as a member of a firefighting crew and will assist in fire suppression activities as required. Reviews plans and blue prints for new construction and renovations. Conduct visual inspections and quality assurance of fixed fire protection equipment to ensure equipment is in correct operational condition. Serve as a safety officer at the scene of a fire or other types of emergencies.

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 50 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 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. Required to work 60 hours per week, which includes at least one 24-hour shift, and may include working weekends and holidays.
• 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 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.
• 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
• This position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions. May be subject to dense smoke, flames, extreme heat, cold, dust, water, and possible explosions as well as exposure to toxic fumes and materials.
• Incumbent must be able to maintain necessary alertness, self-control, and emotional stability under emergency conditions.
• Incumbent will be required to work 60 hours per week (120 hours per pay period) which includes at least one 24-hour shift and may include working weekends and holidays.
• Occasional Travel required (not more than 5%).

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 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 for GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes experience that equipped the applicant to perform the duties of this position such as: (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) Rescue operations; (3) Detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; AND (5) Developing, implementing, and 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-07). Selective Placement Factor for GS-08: Required Certificates - You MUST submit copies of the ten (10) required certifications with your application or you will be rated ineligible: (1) Firefighter I, (2) Firefighter II, (3) Fire Instructor I, (4) Fire Inspector I, (5) Fire Inspector II, (6) HAZMAT Awareness, (7) HAZMAT Operations, (8) Emergency Medical Technician (Kansas or Nationally Registered), (9) Fire and Life Safety Educator I, and (10) Fire and Life Safety Educator II. If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates (and license when applicable), your application will be marked as incomplete and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Fire Prevention, Inspection, and Code ComplianceFire SuppressionFire/Life Safety Training, Public Education, and Outreach Time in Grade Requirement for GS-08: 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-07). FIREFIGHTER SECONDARY RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This position is covered as a secondary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)(CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS) when it is filled by an individual who transfers directly from a primary or another secondary firefighting position with no break in service as a firefighter to this position. Firefighter retirement coverage of the selectee depends upon his or her individual work history.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address EM-APF-W0VMAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT RILEY HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk