The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firefighter assigned to a crew engaged in structural firefighting, rescue, and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Technician, to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and to respond to the presence or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of stopping or controlling the release.

Duties

Perform hazard and risk assessment and conduct a complete incident analysis. Drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. Maintain firefighting equipment and fire station facilities. Perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities, which may include large multistoried buildings, industrial areas, and/or base storage facilities. Perform rescue of personnel and a variety of first aid measures. Comply with health, safety, and environmental rule and procedures and perform work in a manner that enhance the safety of the work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
• Employee must participate in a mandatory physical fitness program; and position required ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management
• The employee is required to work a 72 hour week on a 24 hour on/24 hour off basis which includes weekends and holidays. May be subject to recall
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the respiratory protection program and hearing conservation program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required
• Employee may be required to work the Fire Alarm and Communications Center (FACC)
• This position is designated as a key position. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of waretime/contingency operations. . Incumbent must be removed from the military recall status if alternative on emergency are not available.
• This position has been designated as Mission Essential. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.
• Employee is required to be certified as Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, HAZMAT Technician, Apparatus Driver Operator – Pumper.
• Employee is required to be certified as Apparatus Driver Operator- Aerial, Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply (MWS). Required if Aerial and/or Mobile Water Supply (MWS) is assigned.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for Fire Protection and Prevention Series 0081. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06 level in federal service which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position of Firefighter. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; performing rescue operations; performing detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; operating of fire communications equipment; controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. To view additional qualification information, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge to drive and operate firefighting vehicles of significant complexity, and the principles of hydraulics as they pertain to waterflow, water pressure, water levels, line (friction) losses, etc. Knowledge of basic and specialized airfield and structural firefighting equipment (fire alarm system operation, fire extinguishing equipment operation, etc.), techniques, and procedures; and of basic and specialized building design, construction, and occupancy. Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions. Knowledge of emergency first aid techniques; and of safety requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders. Skill in operating communications equipment. Ability to maintain good working relations; to communicate orally and in writing; and to lift and carry heavy loads; and to conduct complete HAZMAT incident analysis; and to apply emergency first aid techniques. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Beale AFB 17855 Warren Shingle Road Beale AFB, CA 95903 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]