You will serve as a FIREFIGHTER in the Fire, Rescue, Emergency Services Branch of MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

Duties

You will perform station, grounds, apparatus, and equipment maintenance. You will carry out evacuation drills, reset sprinkler and local alarm systems. You will participate in public education activities. You will perform engine company inspections. You will be required to perform the duties of relief engineer. You will be requires to maintain certification to drive and operate firefighting vehicles. You will respond to structure fires and wild-land fires. You will respond to medical emergencies and provide for the rescue and on-scent stabilization for victim of fire.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Applicants must meet the Department of Defense (DoD) certification requirements: www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/605506m.pdf
• Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol336.pdf?ver=2017-12-01-105458-707
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position requires the performance of moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature.
• You must be willing and able to undergo psychological and/or physical medical evaluations to verify my ability to perform the essential duties of this position efficiently without hazard to yourself or others.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision
• You must be willing and able to work a Shift Work schedule. A Shift Work schedule describes work performed with varying and/or rotating shifts.
• You must be willing and able to work an uncommon tour of duty (may include weekend, nights, overtime, or holidays).
• You must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires completion of a California State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/AED) or recertification program, Firefighter I, Hazardous Material Awareness, and Hazardous Material Operations certification at the time of hire.
• You must be willing and able to obtain an Inland County Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) certification within 60 days of hire
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final CONFIDENTIAL security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: serving as a Firefighter responding to fires and fire related emergencies involving structures, aircraft, motor vehicles, wild land, and hazardous materials, AND administering emergency care. GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: assisting the in performance of engine company inspections, monitoring for infractions in relation to local alarm and sprinkler systems, power, water and gas shutoffs, OR monitoring and storing hazardous materials; AND responding to structure files, serving as a hydrantman, hoseman, or ladder man; AND making forcible entry into in structures on fire, where necessary. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

The following education may be a substitute for qualifying experience:

GS-05:
4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree

OR

Possess a combination of specialized experience and education that equates to one year of experience.

GS-04:
2 years above high school with related course work.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA 92278 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]