Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Air National Guard (ANG), Fire & Emergency Service Functional Manager. The incumbent is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing ANG's overall Fire & Emergency Services Program.

Duties

Continued from Summary: Provides guidance on fire protection operations and prevention policy, standards, criteria and implementing instructions and contingency operations within the scope of the Fire and Emergency Services career field. Incumbent is directly responsible for mission assurance through effective management of all fire protection and prevention programs for all ANG units and installations throughout the United States, the three territories of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Exercises supervision over branch personnel and performs duties of Division Chief when necessary. Duties: Plans, organizes and directs the activities of ANG A4XF, ensuring the Fire and Emergency Services Branch complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Directs and coordinates the activities of the Branch and serves as the ANG Subject Matter Expert and consultant for fire protection and fire prevention engineering activities. Directs and coordinates the activities of the Branch with other functions of the ANG which entails budgeting for fire departments, fire equipment supplies, motorized fire apparatus, communications, training, and operations. Applies Fire and Emergency Services experience to analyze, evaluate and develop fire protection coverage in support of both current and long-range application and Represents the ANG in contact with HQ USAF, AFCENT, DET, and other MAJCOMs to assist in evaluating new or modified firefighting and crash rescue equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Category III/Type I (Code Q)
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-129. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
• The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation,
• and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW DoD 1200.7, “Screening the Ready Reserve”)
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Position may perform other related duties as assigned.
• Employee may be required to work overtime.
• The incumbent is subject to short or no-notice recall to duty for emergency situations or exercise.

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 at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-12, level or band (or equivalent in other pay systems), which has equipped me with experience necessary to perform the job. Examples of creditable specialized experience include mastery of knowledge of fire protection sufficient to make decisions and/or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting or developing important agency programs; extensive knowledge of current regulations, plans, programs, and procedures relating to fire protection, mobility, contingency, and exercise support and employment of fire protection forces worldwide. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Knowledgeable of USAF, DoD, and civilian firefighting and fire prevention programs, regulations and state-of-the-art technology. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conducts research, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to formulate, justifies, and defends requirements. Ability to lead and motivate others. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relations. 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 IV (includes Fire Officer I, II, III), Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I), Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), HAZMAT Incident Commander (includes HAZMAT Awareness, HAZMAT Operations), Airport Firefighter (includes Firefighter I, II) and ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800. 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]. - Pending approval. Position may or may not be covered under Special Retirement Coverage outlined in 5 CFR 831 Subpart I for CSRS or 5 CFR 842 Subpart H for FERS covered employees. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Selfridge ANGB 29423 George Ave Bldg 304 Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]