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 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

Direct major pieces of firefighting apparatus, an ambulance crew, and six to eight firefighters. Ensure that crew members keep equipment and emergency vehicles in good working order, that fire stations and grounds are kept clean at all times, and that proper records are kept for the assigned crew. Direct the crew to firefighting positions, placement of apparatus, and execute fire ground related tasks. Coordinate the operation of the emergency response team. Respond to accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses, some of which may be life threatening. Serve as part of a firefighting crew with responsibility for all firefighting, rescues, medical, and hazardous materials incidents. Perform fire prevention inspections as directed. Inspect equipment and apparatus to ensure maintenance and operation is in accordance with directives/guidelines.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to pass pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoD 6055.0SM to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• This position requires successfully completing an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires participating in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Incumbent must wear a uniform and appropriate safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Work requires driving a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid state and government driver's license is required. An Emergency Vehicle Operators certification is desired.
• Rigorous, heavy physical effort is required in the frequent handling of objects such as cylinders and extinguishers weighing 45 lbs. or more. May be required to lift/carry personnel such as an adult male in emergency situations.
• This position is designated as a Key Position.
• Must maintain a functioning telephone at residence to aid in contact during recall situations.
• Incumbent required to work a minimum of 72 hours per week (144 hours per pay period) which includes at least one 24-hour shift and may include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.

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)Domestic 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 controlling and/or extinguishing fires by detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; providing hazardous materials functions; and responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and illnesses. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityManaging Human ResourcesOral CommunicationSearch & RescueWritten Communication 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

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.

Contacts

• Address EV-APF-W6L7AA US ARMY GARRISON, FORT WAINWRIGHT DO NOT MAIL Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk