This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain personnel of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Protection and Prevention Division, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Duties

Perform firefighting duties involving burning structures, equipment, facilities, crashes and burning aircraft, wildland fires, vehicles fires, and spilled or burning of hazardous materials. Use firefighting chemicals to extinguish fires in building, vehicles and aircraft. Perform emergency fuel and engine system shut down procedures on all types of aircrafts. Assure site protection during and after firefighting operation for fire investigation and assist in determining origin and cause of fire. Serve as driver/operator on all emergency firefighting, aircraft crash rescue, ladder, rescue, hazardous materials response and wildland firefighting vehicles. Conduct a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of their condition and searches for alert symbols. Upon arrival, makes a preliminary assessment of the patient's conditions and selects from a variety of prescribed protocols the one which is in the best interest of the patient.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program and is subject to initial urinalysis testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• This position requires periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of this position.
• All applicants must be able to pass pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoD 6055.5M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• Must successfully complete an annual Job Performance test.
• Must participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Must wear a uniform and appropriate safety apparel while on duty.
• This position requires possession of a valid state and government driver's license.
• This position is designated as Mission Essential. Incumbent will be required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, fire hazardous duty, and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief.
• This position work schedule requires working 72 hours per week (144 hours per pay period) which includes at least one 24-hour rotating shift and may include working weekends and holidays.
• All applicants will be required to successfully complete an annual emergency vehicle operator's course.
• Within the first year of occupying the position, incumbent must obtain an acceptance into an accredited training program for the following. Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (must meet state certification requirements)

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in controlling or extinguishing fires; operating fire department equipment; providing basic life support or assisting intermediate life support or paramedic staff with assessing patient's conditions to administer basic treatment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements above, applicants must also possess the below certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M AND state or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable: DoD Certificates (and NREMT License when applicable): You MUST submit a copy of the following: 1. Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (must meet Washington State EMT certification requirements) 2. Firefighter I 3. Firefighter II 4. Driver Operator - Pumper 5. HAZMAT Technician 6. Airport Firefighter 7. Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) 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

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 EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk