About the Position: The primary purpose of this position is to serves as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew when engaged in the protection of life and property. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. 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

Participate as a firefighter member to control and extinguish fires. Assist in the performance of fire prevention inspections to identify potential fire hazards. Respond as a member of a firefighting crew to all types of fires and emergencies. Drive and operate firefighting vehicles to reported incidents. Operate a variety of highly technical firefighting equipment to extinguish fires. Respond to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses. Determine the seriousness of a patient's condition by conducting a complete examination and utilize emergency medicine techniques to stabilize patients for transport to health care facilities.

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 45 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. Will be required to sign the DA Form 5019.
• 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 shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-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. Must also be able to obtain and maintain a government license.
• To be considered at the full performance (GS-07) you must possess and maintain EMT-Basic (or higher) from the State of Kansas or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Assist in training other firefighters in the skills of driving and operating equipment.
• Participate in daily physical fitness program while in duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. GS-04 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; AND (2) Rescue operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03). OR Education: Two years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, or other related fields of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages. GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (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; AND (4) Operation of fire communications equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (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) Operation of fire communications equipment; AND (5) 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-05). Education GS-06: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-06 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (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) Operation of fire communications equipment; (5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; AND (6) Developing, implementing, or 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-06). Education GS-07: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS- 7 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Certification Requirements: GS-0081-04 Firefighter: Must obtain and maintain the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) Certificates within 12 months of employment: Hazardous Material Awareness; Hazardous Material Operations; Firefighter I; Firefighter II; and Airport Firefighter. GS-0081-05 Firefighter: Must possess and maintain the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) Certifications: Hazardous Materials Awareness; Hazardous Materials Operations; Firefighter I; Firefighter II; and Airport Firefighter. GS-0081-06 Firefighter: Must possess and maintain the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) Certifications: Hazardous Materials Awareness; Hazardous Materials Operations; Firefighter I; Firefighter II; Airport Firefighter; Driver Operator - Pumper. GS-0081-07 Firefighter: Must possess and maintain the following Department of Defense (or reciprocal equivalent) Certifications: Hazardous Materials Awareness; Hazardous Materials Operations; Hazardous Materials Technician; Firefighter I; Firefighter II; Airport Firefighter; Driver Operator - Pumper; Driver Operator - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter (ARFF); Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply; and Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT-B or higher) from the State of Kansas or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. ****You MUST submit a copy of the above certifications certified through DOD or Pro-Board/IFSAC Certified Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) (AND a State or National Registry EMT Certification Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable). If your application package does not contain proof of having these certificates, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Rather than submitting individual DOD or Pro-Board/IFSAC certificates, you may opt to use the DoD Lookup System website (http://www.dodffcert.com/), and then save and upload your one/two-page individual report. (Rather than submitting your EMT Certification Card, you may print proof of current registration with NREMT from their website (https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/checkEmtStatus.asp). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency CommunicationEmergency ResponseFire Prevention, Inspection, and Code ComplianceFire SuppressionFirefighting Equipment

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address EX-APF-W6B7AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LEAVENWORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk