About the Position: The Fort Gregg-Adams Fire and Emergency Services Division exists to protect the lives, safety, environment, and property of all persons in the community and surrounding areas we serve; to educate, inform, and enforce life safety. 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_2nd_SRC.pdf.

Duties

Conduct plan reviews for new construction and renovation of existing structures to determine fire prevention measures. Inspect structures during construction or renovation to ensure adherence to the terms of the contract regarding fire safety. Conduct pre-fire planning to identify potentially hazardous occupied areas. Ensure compliance with fire safety codes. Develop inspection schedules to ensure that all facilities are inspected by fire prevention and suppression personnel. Perform fire prevention inspections in areas where fire hazards are expected to be encountered. Employ proper techniques and equipment to establish initial on scene control. Use personal protective gear in situations where hazardous items are involved. Explain corrective actions that are necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes. Relay fire protection and prevention objectives to individuals or groups. Conduct fire prevention and protection training classes. Educate the public on fire prevention practices.

Requirements

• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires you to meet physical fitness requirements as directed by current regulatory guidance.
• 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.
• Position requires incumbent to work a minimum of a 60-hour week, with one 24-hour shift.
• 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.
• "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has a mandatory Hepatitis B immunization requirement.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons in accordance with Army Regulation 40-562, Chapters 3 and 4.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position requires participation in the Division Wellness Program.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a valid Emergency Vehicle Operators certification within 12 months of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 experience researching technical manuals, fire codes, or trade reference books to gain additional information and ascertain the fire characteristics; experience determining measures to reduce or eliminate the potential for fire or explosion; experience reviewing plans for new construction and alternation and extension of existing structures; experience inspecting and correcting deficiencies in a variety of fixed fire protection systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building ConstructionFire EngineeringFire SuppressionFirefighting EquipmentOral CommunicationPreventative MaintenanceTeaching Others Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AQ-APF-W6CPAA US ARMY GARRISON FT GREGG-ADAMS DO NOT MAIL Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk