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 In Yuma, AZ on the border of California. 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

Serve as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew responding to emergencies involving fire, emergency medical services, hazardous material, and other protection of life and property. Respond to alarms, and combats fire and hazardous situations of firefighting tasks, including rescue, involving structures, equipment, facilities, crashed and burning aircraft, vehicles, chemicals, fuel storage, ammunition storage, and brush fires. Participate in training sessions as scheduled and/or directed by Lead or Supervisory Firefighters when required and assist in the training of other firefighters. Serve as Driver/Operator of motorized fire apparatus as required. Conduct demonstrations and lectures to instruct crew members concerning firefighting techniques, and fire protection and prevention methods. Administer emergency medical care and treatment for illnesses and injuries of occupational and non-occupational origin for soldiers, dependents, civilian employees, and visitors.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent must be able to meet and maintain physical agility and stamina standards, which are established for this position.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• Incumbent will be required to work 72 hours per week (144 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.
• An individual not currently occupying a GS-0081 primary/rigorous position is required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical prior to being placed into this position.
• Incumbent is subject to periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• Incumbent must successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test.
• Incumbent must participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Incumbent must wear a uniform and appropriate safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Incumbent to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid state and government driver's license is required as well as the appropriate Emergency Vehicle Operator’s certification to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must successfully complete an annual emergency vehicle operator’s course.
• Occasional Travel required (not more than 5%).
• Position requires heavy lifting of 50 pounds or more.
• Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief/Commander and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience/education 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 assisting in controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. 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: Successfully completed 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. (Note:You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education: 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 least100%. 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 controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. 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: Completed four years of education above the high school level in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, or other related fields of study. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education: 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 least100%. 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-05 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. In additional to the minimum qualifications required at the GS-5 grade level, this position also requires the applicant to have the following certifications prior to entry at that grade level. Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. Please include copies of your certifications with your application to receive further consideration in the application process. GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; rescue operations; detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; 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-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this grade, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. In additional to the minimum qualifications required at the GS- 6 grade level, this position also requires the applicant to have the following certifications prior to entry at that grade level. Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Driver Operator- Pumper, Driver Operator-Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (AARF) Certification. Please include copies of your certifications with your application to receive further consideration in the application process. GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; rescue operations; detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; operation of fire communications equipment; 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-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience to qualify. For this grade, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. In additional to the minimum qualifications required at the GS- 7 grade level, this position also requires the applicant to have the following certifications prior to entry at that grade level. Firefighter I and II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Driver Operator- Pumper, Driver Operator-Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (AARF) Certification. Please include copies of your certifications with your application to receive further consideration in the application process. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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 FU-W6CKAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG YUMA DO NOT MAIL Yuma, AZ 85365 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk