Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located at the DES, Fort Riley, KS 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

Participate as a firefighter crew member to control and extinguish fires. Conduct plan reviews for new construction and renovation of existing structures to determine fire prevention measures. Conduct maintenance inspections or tests on firefighting apparatus and equipment. Perform visual inspections of fixed fire protection equipment to ensure equipment is in correct operational condition.

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 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• 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.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• This position requires one year probationary period.
• This position requires a work schedule of 60 hours per week (120 Hours per pay period) which includes at least one 24-hour shift and may include working weekends and holidays.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Individual will have to complete a pre-employment drug test prior to being placed into position.
• Occasional Travel Required (not more than 5%).
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain/maintain a Government Driver's License.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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 for GS-07: 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) Assisting with the development and delivery of fire protection and prevention training. (GS-06) SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, applicants must be Department of Defense Certified (IFSAC or ProBoard) as: Firefighter I Firefighter II HazMat Awareness HazMat Operations Fire Inspector I Fire Instructor I Emergency Medical Technician Specialized Experience for GS-08: (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) Controlling hazardous materials incidents; (5) Developing, implementing, and providing training in fire protection and prevention. (GS-07) Selective Placement Factor for GS-08: To qualify for this position at the GS-08 grade level, applicants must be Department of Defense Certified (IFSAC or ProBoard) as: Firefighter I Firefighter II HazMat Awareness HazMat Operations Fire Inspector I Fire Inspector II Fire Instructor I Emergency Medical Technician Fire and Life Safety Educator I Fire and Life Safety Educator II You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Building ConstructionFire Prevention, Inspection, and Code ComplianceFire SuppressionPreventative Maintenance 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.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EM-APF-W0VMAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT RILEY HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk