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. About the Position: The Lead Firefighter responds and directs a crew of three to eight firefighters to emergency calls and participates within a 48-hour shift. Located with the Directorate of Emergency Services, Fire Protection and Prevention Division. Estimated annual pay range based on 72-hour workweek is $ 84,807.00 - $ 110,235.00

Duties

As a Lead Firefighter (Basic Life Support), you will perform the following duties: Respond to alarms and combats fires involving structures, equipment, facilities, manufacturing areas, chemical and brush fires. Perform fire protection inspections, checks fire alarm systems, prepares reports of unsafe conditions, coordinates with the Fire Protection Inspector; and conducts follow up inspections. Respond to medical emergencies and performs the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Distribute and balance the workload among employees to assure timely completion of the assigned workload. Provide written instructions, reference materials, and supplies to employees for specific tasks and job techniques. Provide on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Direct the crew involving hazardous material incidents to include spills, releases, explosions, chemical, biological, and etiologic agents (toxins). Assist supervisors in administration and operations of shifts.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The maximum entry age for positions covered under the Special Firefighter Retirement Coverage is 37 years old.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter IAW DoD6055.5M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• This position is "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 or remain at work as scheduled.
• This position has a requirement to lift up 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires a 72 hour weekly tour of duty (including weekends, nights and holidays) and is subject to recall to duty, as required.
• This position requires participation in the DOD Firefighter Physical Fitness Program in accordance with DOD NFPA requirements.
• This position requires wearing a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• This position requires the incumbent to climb ladders up to 100 feet, climb in and over obstacles and move charged fire hose lines.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires shift work (48 hours on duty and 72 hours off duty) to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Refer to Additional Information Section to review Other Requirements.Applicants initial appointment to a covered primary Firefighter Special Retirement Coverage position must be appointed by the last day of the month he/she reaches 37.
• Refer to Additional Information Section to review Other Requirements.

Qualifications

Fort Leavenworth is located in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The immediate area is considered a national treasure with historic sites and homes filled with small-town charm and friendliness merged with Kansas City retail, attractions and entertainment. Kansas City, well known for its BBQ, Jazz and fountains, is rich in culture with a thriving performing arts scene. Honored as one of the World's 15 Most Beautiful Concert Halls, the Kauffman Center attracts some of the world's most renowned performers and entertainers. For the sports enthusiasts, Kansas City hosts professional sports with the Royals, Chiefs, Sporting Kansas City and Kansas City Current soccer clubs. An international airport is conveniently located within a 30 minute drive of Fort Leavenworth. More information may be found at www.visitkc.com or https://garrison.leavenworth.army.mil/. 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 WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; performing rescue operations; detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; and assessing patient's conditions to administer basic treatment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the specialized experience required to qualify for the GS-08 level you must also possess and maintain ALL the following certifications, 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: Firefighter II Airport Firefighter HAZMAT Technician HAZMAT Incident Commander Apparatus Driver/Operator Pumper Apparatus Driver/Operator Aerial Fire Officer I Fire Instructor I Fire Inspector I Emergency Medical Technician, EMT-Basic certification (or higher) from the state of Kansas or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Card indicating a future expiration date when applicable. Do you possess ALL the certifications required for the GS-08 level? NOTE: YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF ALL THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency ResponseFire SuppressionTeaching Others 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 next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). *Note: All applicants must meet specialized experience and time in grade requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcement. Current employees applying under VEOA are subject to time-in-grade restrictions like any other GS employee.

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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FS-W6B7AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT LEAVENWORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]