THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T6305000 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

Duties

As a FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST (TITLE 5),GS-0081-10, you will serve as Assistant Chief for Training responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive training program of a sufficient magnitude for all functional areas of the base Fire Protection Flight. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Plan, develop, implement, review, and evaluate the comprehensive fire prevention training, safety, and hazardous material handling programs at an installation. Assess the applicability of current program objectives and recommends changes when necessary. Responsible for planning a comprehensive program of on-the-job and proficiency training for all fire protection and prevention personnel. Oversee the development of lesson plans for recurring proficiency training utilizing methods following established guidelines of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). Prepare monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual training schedules for approval. Change, adjust, or supplement instructional materials to incorporate new information covering firefighting methods, techniques, procedures, equipment, and extinguishing agents. Analyze course content, evaluate outcomes of training programs and functions to measure the effectiveness of program efforts and, as necessary, coordinate with the Fire Chief and other assistant chiefs and make modifications to program methods and approaches. Coordinate and train instructors to present fire protection operational, technical, safety, and hazardous material response lesson plans using appropriate techniques and approaches. Conduct recurring proficiency training in each functional area of fire protection. Conduct live (announced) crash fire training and structural exercises. Conduct unannounced structural and crash rescue exercises in coordination with the Fire Chief. Advise appropriate supervisory personnel and the Fire Chief regarding participants' academic and practical training participation and outcomes.

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-10 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes 30 months of experience, education, or training in one or more of the following areas: (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) Operation of fire communications equipment. (5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. (6) Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention (7) Firefighting and fire prevention theory and techniques; (8) Fixed and mobile firefighting equipment operation. (9) Planning, directing, or carrying out fire protection and prevention programs and operations and/or (10) Performing emergency medical services. SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess specialized supervisory experience for the GS-10 level, which includes experience in managing the function of the work to be performed and experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Employee is required to be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System as Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II), Fire Officer III (includes Fire Officer I, II), Fire Instructor III (includes Fire Instructor I, II), Fire Inspector II (Fire Inspector I), Hazmat Operations (includes Hazmat Awareness), Apparatus Driver Operator- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Apparatus Driver Operator- Pumper, and Apparatus Driver Operator- Mobile Water Supply. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

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 for this occupational series and grade.

Contacts

• Address IL 182 AW 2416 S Falcon Blvd Peoria, IL 61607 US
• Name: Ashley Jackson
• Phone: 309-633-5262
• Email: [email protected]