About the Position: As a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support/Haz Materials Tech), you will direct and participate in the work of a firefighting crew. Note: 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.armycivilianservice.com/JOA/FF-Primary-SRC.pdf .

Duties

Lead a crew of firefighters assigned to a major piece of motorized firefighting equipment such as a pumper or aerial ladder truck in firefighting and rescue operations. Distribute and balance workload among firefighting personnel; check work in progress; and resolve simple/informal complaints. Prepare reports, maintain/update daily rosters, and track time and attendance. Approve leave on a limited, case by case basis. Assist supervisor in administration, training, and operations functions in the Department. Respond to accidents and other emergencies both on and off the installation involving injury and illnesses, sometimes encountering situations which may be life threatening. Make an independent preliminary assessment of the patient's condition and from a variety of prescribed protocols, select the one considered the most appropriate under the given circumstances; provide treatment as prescribed in the protocol selected. As a certified hazardous materials responder, direct and participate in hazardous material spill response training and actual spill/incident responses and containment.

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 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; 72-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
• 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 successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.

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 EmployeesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires. 2) Performing emergency rescue operations. 3) Responding to and controlling hazardous materials incidents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-07). Additional Qualification Requirements: In order to receive consideration for this position, you MUST possess and maintain the following Certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Technician, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, and a State of Utah or National Registry EMT(NREMT) certification card. With the exception of the HAZMAT Branch Officer certification level, the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program shall recognize and accept certification certificates from any entity accredited by the IFSAC or the Pro-Board only when the DoD employee has satisfied the required prerequisite certification level(s). Employees who have completed IFSAC or Pro-Board accredited training programs may request DoD equivalent certification certificates under the reciprocity provision of the certification program. The certificates being submitted for Change 1, 09/16/2010 25 CHAPTER 4 DoD 6055.06-M, February 23, 2006 reciprocity must have the appropriate IFSAC or Pro-Board seal on them. The DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program shall not issue certification certificates for completing non-accredited training. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision MakingEmergency Medical CareFire SuppressionHazardous Materials ResponseTeaching Others 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-07).

Contacts

• Address FQ-APF-TOOELE ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tooele, UT 84074 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk