About the Position: This position is located with the US Installation Management Command, US Army Garrison Fort McCoy, Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Protection & Prevention Div at Ft. McCoy, WI. To learn more: https://home.army.mil/mccoy/index.php/my-fort/newcomers 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.Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Secondary)

Duties

Manage the training program and the training facility, associated supplies, and training resources for the Installation Fire Department. Maintain individual training evaluation and fire protection training records. Develop and conduct structural drills. Coordinate the credential process for all levels of department personnel. Serve as Training Officer (Assistant Chief of Training) and technical advisor for all training and safety related programs. Instruct the Fire Department personnel in all phases of medical, fire protection and prevention techniques and practices. Develop lesson plans, courses and training materials based upon the training needs of personnel.

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.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• 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.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• Employee will be required to work 60 hours per week (120 hours per pay period) which includes at least one 24-hour shift and may include working weekends and holidays.
• 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 successful completion of an annual Job Performance Test.
• This position requires participation in a cardiovascular physical fitness program.
• Required firefighter certifications are listed below in the Required Documents section.

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 US Installation Management Command, US Army Garrison Fort McCoy, Directorate of Emergency Services employees with competitive status within the local commuting area Current Civilian Employees of the Organization 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 responding to and controlling situations involving Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials Incidents, and Rescue Operations; Conducting or developing training for drills and firefighting scenarios; and ensuring medical equipment and Hazardous Materials equipment is in serviceable condition; and directing or conducting fire protection inspection activities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-10). 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. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, HAZMAT Incident Commander and Airport Firefighter at time of entry and be willing to obtain Fire Instructor III within 1 year of employment, certified through DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or the Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (PRO-Board) in accordance with DoD 6055.06-M. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityEmergency CommunicationOral CommunicationPartneringTeaching 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-10).

Contacts

• Address FU-W0XYAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT MCCOY DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk