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The primary purpose of this position is to provide management control for Hazardous Materials Operations, Safety/Health Programs, Vehicle Control Officer, and logistical support for all assigned fire protection personnel. Assists the Fire Chief in the implementation and supervision of these programs.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Fire Protections and Prevention Series 0081.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions: (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; and (6) developing, implementing, or providing instruction in fire protection and prevention.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Must have knowledge of the requirements for hazardous materials planning, preparedness, training, and response requirements place on the Fire Service by Federal legislation and regulations (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response).
Knowledge of National Fire Protection Standards 471, Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents, and 472, Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Incidents.
Knowledge of NFPA Standard 1500, Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. Working knowledge of fire chemistry and a basic knowledge of general chemistry.
Knowledge of aircraft and structural fire suppression/rescue operations, confined space rescue as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.146, high angle rescue, and wildland firefighting. Knowledge of management principles and processes.
Skill in oral and written communications and technical writing.
Ability to teach, instruct and demonstrate the use of mechanical devices, tools, and equipment. Ability to evaluate emergency conditions, formulate operational strategies for mitigation/resolution and ability to react calmly during emergencies while under physical and mental stress. Ability to plan organize, coordinate, and direct personnel and resources to accomplish a given objective and to supervise the work of subordinate employees.
Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level. Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position. Certification requirements for this position are: Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, and Hazmat Incident Commander.
IMPORTANT: If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. Note: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at
[email protected]. If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration.
Special Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Position covered as secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902].
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.