You will serve as a Firefighter (Paramedic/Hazardous Materials Technician) in the NAVY FIRE & EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT of NAS PENSACOLA. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number:ST-12251109-24-DAC. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Duties

You will perform structural firefighting duties for a variety of facilities that may include research and/or large industrial complexes. You will combat fire or rescue personnel on board ships where conditions create very difficult and dangerous situations. You will perform crash-rescue and firefighting duties involving air traffic or support operations. You will drive and operate firefighting vehicles, such as pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and Airport Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. You will perform hazard and risk assessments. You will provide advanced life support in delivering medical aid to patients.

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.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.
• 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 pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
• This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

Outside applicants claiming VEOA (i.e., those without current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service) must meet specialized experience requirements equivalent to the GS-8 grade level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Controlling and extinguishing fires by operating fire equipment (hoses, ladders, hydrants, etc.); Operating various medical equipment (EKG machine, AED machine, etc.) to provide advanced life support; Providing emergency assistance (medical aid, first aid, HAZMAT, etc.) in accordance with safety standards and regulations; and leading a crew of firefighters (i.e. directing drills, constructing reports, assigning work, etc.) .NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated in your resume Applicants who are current or prior Federal competitive or excepted service employees must meet specialized experience requirements equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. I Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Controlling and extinguishing fires by operating fire equipment (hoses, ladders, hydrants, etc.); Operating various medical equipment (EKG machine, AED machine, etc.) to provide advanced life support; Providing emergency assistance (medical aid, first aid, HAZMAT, etc.) in accordance with safety standards and regulations; and Leading a crew of firefighters (i.e. directing drills, constructing reports, assigning work, etc.). NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated in your resume, This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I & II, Airport Firefighter, Driver Operator ARFF and Pumper, HazMat Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (NREMT-P) These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications, and provide verification with your application, you will be rated ineligible. Do you possess the above certifications? 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAS PENSACOLA Bldg 680 Suite A Pensacola, FL 32508 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]