This position is located in the Washington Headquarters Service, Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC). The organization provides fire protection, fire prevention, and emergency services and programs for Raven Rock and associated sites, both underground and above ground structures. The hazards, limitations, and special circumstances the installation poses require skills and knowledge not encountered in conventional fire department operations or other locations.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Oversees the daily activities of firefighters during response to fire, emergency medical services, hazardous materials/Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE), technical rescue and other emergencies in accordance with established techniques and principles. First line supervisor for GS-08 Lead Firefighters and GS-05/06/07 Firefighters, supervising personnel engaged in accomplishing, fire alarm monitoring and dispatching, fire protection, suppression and prevention duties and emergency call response. Participates in committees, working groups, and task forces and teams to improve or support all the agency's missions. Performs the duties of rating supervisor for Firefighters assigned to their platoon, being fully cognizant of Merit System Principles and EEO practices.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by a determining authority
• Position is designated as a MISSION CRITICAL EMPLOYEE: Employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations
• This position requires incumbent to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and an annually thereafter
• The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment and yearly physical examination for this position
• This position requires the employee to work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime, holidays and may be subject to call 24 hours a day. Work shift is 24 hours per day, 72 hours per week, 144 hours per pay period
• This position may require up to 5% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft
• This position is covered as a rigorous position under the Federal Employees Retirement System's special retirement provisions. (U.S.C. 8412(D))
• The incumbent must possess a valid U.S. State Driver's license. The incumbent must be able to obtain and a government driver’s license to operate government vehicles
• The incumbent must wear a uniform. The incumbent is required to wear protective equipment, i.e., arc flash rated suit, Tyvek suits and respirators, while working in hazardous areas

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience: Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; Performing rescue operations; Administering detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; Operation of fire communications equipment; Controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or Developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. In addition to the meeting the specialized experience notated above, to occupy this position, the incumbent must currently possess and maintain the following certification levels (You must upload your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application): Proboard, IFSAC, or DOD certifications in Firefighter I & II, HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations, HazMat Technician, HazMat Incident Commander, Driver/Operator Pumper, Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply, Public Telecommunicator I & II, Fire Officer I & II, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I Certifications in Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Confined Space Operations and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course This position requires you to currently possess and to maintain the following certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This position requires you to currently possess Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). In addition to the meeting the specialized experience notated above, to occupy this position, the incumbent must obtain and maintain the following certification levels within the notated timeframe: This position requires you to obtain and maintain PA Certification EMT or PA Paramedic, within one (1) year of entry. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain the following training certifications within 2 (two) years of entry: Proboard, IFSAC or DOD certifications in Airport Firefighter and Driver/Operator Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Employees hired for the first time ("originally hired") into GS-0081 positions must not exceed the established Maximum Entry Age (MEA) at the time of appointment. The MEA for Firefighters (FFs) is 37. An employee originally hired into a covered FF position must be hired by the last day of the month he/she reaches 37 unless a waiver from the Washington Headquarters Services is approved prior to appointment. Firefighter Special Retirement Coverage (Secondary): 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]. 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications, education, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
• Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/
• Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

Contacts

• Address WHS Raven Rock Mountain Complex Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Email: [email protected]