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. 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

Monitor compliance with Safety, Occupational and Health (SOH) regulations and is the point of contact for all SOH issues and concerns in the DES. Inspect low and moderate potential risk organizational facilities and sites, including field sites, and coordinates the inspection of high potential risk facilities and sites with the Installation Safety Office. Ensure DES employees complete any and all medical examination requirements for position held. Ensure compliance with any and all physical fitness standards or requirements to include physical ability testing for police officers and firefighters. Review all DES training plans, SOPs and lesson plans for compliance with established safety requirements/regulations. Perform the duties as the DES Environmental Management System Program (EMS) Coordinator. Educate the workforce on risk assessment processes, new safety equipment and safety related subjects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work.
• Must participate in the Fire Division's Fitness and Wellness Program, IAW NFPA 1583 Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members and DoDI 6055.6 Fitness and Wellness.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• 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 working 60 hours per week (120 hours Bi-Weekly) which may include at least one 24-hour shift and may include working nights, weekends, and holidays.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• The incumbent will be assigned to the Technical Rescue Team and required to complete additional Rescue Technician I (DoD, IFSAC or Pro-board Certifications) within one year from date of employment as condition of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the expirience 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 developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention; Conducting fire safety training for fire personnel; Reviewing and revising standard operating procedures in regards to fire fighter health and safety. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the 2nd next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement above, applicants must also possess the below listed certifications (for their applicable grade) 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. The Department of Defense (DoD) requires the incumbent of this position to possess & maintain the following certifications, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or the National Professional Qualifications System (Pro-Board):Fire Inspector II, Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer III, Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, Fire Department Health & Safety Officer, Fire Department Incident Safety Officer (in accordance with DoD Instruction 6055.6 and DoD Manual 6055.6M), and the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Certification issued by a state or National Registry. FIREFIGHTER PRIMARY RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a primary/rigorous firefighter position under the provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 USC 8412(d)(FERS). This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage 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 You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityFire SuppressionPartneringWritten 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 2nd next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

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 using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FU-W0VAAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT STEWART DO NOT MAIL Fort Stewart, GA 31314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]