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

Conduct facility fire risk surveys and public education campaigns when necessary. Assume operational control at emergency incidents directing firefighting crews until relieved by the fire chief. Direct operational activities for fire station(s) including care and maintenance of equipment and facilities. Issue permits for hot work and inspects sites for fire safety compliance measures. Review plans for construction and building modifications to assure compliance with DoD, Army and National Building Fire Codes.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to pass pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoD 6055.5M 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 required to drive a motor vehicle. A valid state and government driver's license is required.
• Incumbent must wear uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects of 50 pounds.
• 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.

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)Interagency 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. NOTE: For this position, since there is no position within the normal line of progression in the organization, In-service applicants: defined as Current Federal Employees must have specialized experience at the second lower grade (GS-08): Specialized Experience for Current Federal Employees: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Training personnel in topics such as operation of firefighting equipment, type and proper use of firefighting agents, use and types of alarm equipment, maintenance of fixed and portable extinguishing equipment, rescue equipment and techniques, hazardous material control, and emergency medical treatment; 2) Conducting periodic/special inspections of buildings, shops or other facilities; and 3) responding to accidents or other emergencies involving injuries/illnesses. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Specialized Experience for External Applicants: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Training personnel in topics such as operation of firefighting equipment, type and proper use of firefighting agents, use and types of alarm equipment, maintenance of fixed and portable extinguishing equipment, rescue equipment and techniques, hazardous material control, and emergency medical treatment; 2) Conducting periodic/special inspections of buildings, shops or other facilities; and 3) responding to accidents or other emergencies involving injuries/illnesses. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Decision MakingManaging Human ResourcesOral CommunicationTeaching OthersWritten 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-08).

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